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'''Saint Clare of Assisi''' (1194 AD – 1253 AD) was an Italian [[nun]] and founder of the Poor Clares, a contemplative order devoted to poverty and prayer. Born in [[Assisi]], [[Papal States]], she followed Saint Francis, establishing her order and defending its Franciscan ideals. Canonized in 1255 AD by [[Pope Alexander IV]], she is venerated for her asceticism.<ref name="catholicsaints">{{cite web |title=Saint Clare of Assisi |url=https://catholicsaints.info/saint-clare-of-assisi/ |publisher=CatholicSaints.Info |accessdate=18 May 2025}}</ref> | '''Saint Clare of Assisi''' (1194 AD – 1253 AD) was an Italian [[nun]] and founder of the [[Poor Clares]], a contemplative order devoted to poverty and prayer. Born in [[Assisi]], [[Papal States]], she followed [[Saint Francis of Assisi|Saint Francis]], establishing her order and defending its Franciscan ideals. Canonized in 1255 AD by [[Pope Alexander IV]], she is venerated for her asceticism.<ref name="catholicsaints">{{cite web |title=Saint Clare of Assisi |url=https://catholicsaints.info/saint-clare-of-assisi/ |publisher=CatholicSaints.Info |accessdate=18 May 2025}}</ref> | ||
Clare is the patron saint of television, eye disease sufferers, and [[Assisi]], with her [[feast day]] on 11 August. Honored in Catholic, [[Orthodox Christianity]], and [[Anglican Communion]], her relics at the Basilica of Saint Clare, [[Assisi]], draw pilgrims. Her legacy inspires contemplative life.<ref name="catholicorg">{{cite web |title=St. Clare of Assisi |url=https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=239 |publisher=Catholic.org |accessdate=18 May 2025}}</ref> | Clare is the patron saint of television, eye disease sufferers, and [[Assisi]], with her [[feast day]] on 11 August. Honored in Catholic, [[Orthodox Christianity]], and [[Anglican Communion]], her relics at the Basilica of Saint Clare, [[Assisi]], draw pilgrims. Her legacy inspires contemplative life.<ref name="catholicorg">{{cite web |title=St. Clare of Assisi |url=https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=239 |publisher=Catholic.org |accessdate=18 May 2025}}</ref> | ||
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* Joined Francis, 1212 AD.<ref name="franciscan"/> | * Joined Francis, 1212 AD.<ref name="franciscan"/> | ||
* Founded Poor Clares, 1212 AD.<ref name="catholicnews"/> | * Founded Poor Clares, 1212 AD.<ref name="catholicnews"/> | ||
* Defended San Damiano, 1240 AD.<ref name="britannica"/> | * Defended [[San Damiano]], 1240 AD.<ref name="britannica"/> | ||
* Died in [[Assisi]], 1253 AD.<ref name="catholicsaints"/> | * Died in [[Assisi]], 1253 AD.<ref name="catholicsaints"/> | ||
* Canonized, 1255 AD.<ref name="vatican"/> | * Canonized, 1255 AD.<ref name="vatican"/> | ||