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Chiara Offreduccio (16 July 1194 – 11 August 1253), known as Clare of Assisi (sometimes spelled Clara, Clair or Claire; Italian: Chiara d'Assisi), was an Italian saint who was one of the first followers of Francis of Assisi.
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Clare of Assisi (July 16, 1194 – August 11, 1253), born...
- Clare of Assisi - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
St. Clare of Assisi, abbess and founder of the Poor Clares (Clarissines), one of the first followers of St. Francis of Assisi. She was credited with twice saving the city of Assisi from destruction, and in 1958 Pope Pius XII declared her patron of television. Learn more about Clare’s life and work.
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Apr 2, 2014 · Learn about the life and legacy of Saint Clare of Assisi, the founder of the Order of Poor Ladies and a follower of Saint Francis of Assisi. Discover how she dedicated her life to God, poverty and prayer, and how she influenced the Franciscan order and the Catholic Church.
Clare of Assisi was an Italian saint and one of the first known followers of Saint Francis of Assisi. She is credited as the founder of the “Order of Poor Ladies” and also wrote their ‘Rule of Life.’
Clare of Assisi (1194-1253) was one of the most influential women in the early medieval period of Roman Catholic church history. A follower of Francis of Assisi, Clare founded her own order, the Poor Clares , based on his tenets of charity and humility.
Aug 11, 2022 · Learn about the life and legacy of Saint Clare of Assisi, the co-founder of the Poor Clares and a close friend of Saint Francis. Discover how she lived a radical life of poverty, prayer, and service, and how she is the patron saint of protection from eye disorders.
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