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|SaintName=Saint Clare of the Cross
|SaintName=Saint Clare of the Cross
|SaintStage=Saint
|SaintStage=Saint
|SaintBirthDate=
|FeastDay=August 17
|SaintBirthPlace=Montefalco, Umbria, Italy
|SaintBirthPlace=Montefalco, Umbria, Italy
|SaintBirthCoordinates=42.9667, 12.7167
|SaintBirthCoordinates=42.9667, 12.7167
|SaintDeathDate=08-18-1308
|DeathPlace=Montefalco, Umbria, Italy
|DeathPlace=Montefalco, Umbria, Italy
|SaintDeathCoordinates=42.9667, 12.7167
|SaintDeathCoordinates=42.9667, 12.7167
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|NotableLabel3=Site of death and primary veneration
|NotableLabel3=Site of death and primary veneration
|NotableCoordinates3=42.9667, 12.7167
|NotableCoordinates3=42.9667, 12.7167
|BeatificationDate=04-13-1737
|AssociatedCountries=Italy
|AssociatedDioceses=[[Diocese of Spoleto-Norcia]]
|Beatifier=Pope Clement XII
|Beatifier=Pope Clement XII
|BeatificationLocation=Rome, Italy
|BeatificationLocation=Rome, Italy
|Canonized=Yes
|Canonized=Yes
|CanonizationDate=12-08-1881
|CanonizationDate=1881-08-12
|Canonizer=Pope Leo XIII
|Canonizer=Pope Leo XIII
|CanonizationLocation=Saint Peter's Basilica, Vatican City
|CanonizationLocation=Saint Peter's Basilica, Vatican City
|SaintMiracle1=Symbols of the Passion found in her heart post-mortem
|SaintMiracle1=Symbols of the Passion found in her heart post-mortem
|SaintMiracle2=
|SaintMiracle3=
|FeastDay=August 17
|Profession=
|ReligiousAffiliation=Order of Saint Augustine
|ReligiousAffiliation=Order of Saint Augustine
|Patronage=Montefalco; those suffering from heart ailments
|Patronage=Montefalco; those suffering from heart ailments
|Attributes=cross implanted in her heart; symbols of the Passion (crown of thorns, lance, nails)
|Attributes=cross implanted in her heart; symbols of the Passion (crown of thorns, lance, nails)
|PrimaryShrine=Basilica of Santa Chiara, Montefalco, Italy
|PrimaryShrine=Basilica of Santa Chiara, Montefalco, Italy
|AdditionalVeneration=
|AssociatedCountries=Italy
|AssociatedDioceses=[[Diocese of Spoleto-Norcia]]
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'''Saint Clare of the Cross''', also known as '''Saint Clare of Montefalco''', OSA (c. 1268 – 18 August 1308), was an Italian [[Augustinians|Augustinian]] abbess and mystic renowned for her profound devotion to the Passion of Christ.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clare_of_Montefalco |title=Clare of Montefalco |publisher=Wikipedia |access-date=2025-10-28}}</ref> According to historical records and her Vita, she was born into a pious family in [[Montefalco]], Umbria, and dedicated her life to religious enclosure from childhood, initially as a [[Franciscans|Franciscan]] tertiary before adopting the Rule of St. Augustine.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/04006a.htm |title=CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: St. Clare of Montefalco |publisher=New Advent |access-date=2025-10-28}}</ref> As abbess of the Monastery of the Holy Cross, she exemplified heroic virtue through austerity, charity, and spiritual guidance, attracting seekers to her community.
'''Saint Clare of the Cross''', also known as '''Saint Clare of Montefalco''', OSA (c. 1268 – 18 August 1308), was an Italian [[Augustinians|Augustinian]] abbess and mystic renowned for her profound devotion to the Passion of Christ.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clare_of_Montefalco |title=Clare of Montefalco |publisher=Wikipedia |access-date=2025-10-28}}</ref> According to historical records and her Vita, she was born into a pious family in [[Montefalco]], Umbria, and dedicated her life to religious enclosure from childhood, initially as a [[Franciscans|Franciscan]] tertiary before adopting the Rule of St. Augustine.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/04006a.htm |title=CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: St. Clare of Montefalco |publisher=New Advent |access-date=2025-10-28}}</ref> As abbess of the Monastery of the Holy Cross, she exemplified heroic virtue through austerity, charity, and spiritual guidance, attracting seekers to her community.


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