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- Inspired by the words of Francis of Assisi, Clare fled her home and joined Francis, establishing her own religious order. The group became known for their austere and devout lifestyle and for the power of their prayer, which is credited with saving Assisi from invaders twice.
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Apr 2, 2014 · The founder of the Order of Poor Ladies, Saint Clare of Assisi was an Italian saint and one of the first followers of Saint Francis of Assisi.
Chiara Offreduccio (16 July 1194 – 11 August 1253), known as Clare of Assisi (sometimes spelled Clara, Clair or Claire; Italian: Chiara d'Assisi), is an Italian saint who was one of the first followers of Francis of Assisi.
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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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.’
Dec 8, 2023 · Clare of Assisi (Chiara di Offreduccio) 1193–1253. A contemporary of St. Francis, St. Clare was born into a noble and privileged family in Assisi, and from her earliest years she was renowned in the city for her goodness, generosity, compassion for the poor, and devotion to prayer.
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Clare of Assisi (c. 1194–1253) Founder of the Franciscan nuns, a community that formed a refuge for women desiring to pursue the religious life by renouncing the world. Name variations: St. Clare; St. Clara; Santa Clara d'Assisi; Claire d'Assise; Clare dei Sciffi; Chiara di Favorone.
Saint Clare of Assisi (also Claire of Assisi), born Chiara Offreduccio, (July 16, 1194 – August 11, 1253) was one of the first followers of Francis of Assisi and founded the Order of Poor Ladies to organize the women who chose to embrace monastic life in the Franciscan vision.
