Saint Clare of AssisiBy Torin Reese

Early LifeBorn: July 16th 1194

Virgin

Founded Order of Poor Ladies

Real Name: Chiara Offreduccio

Ran away from home on March 20th, 1212

Post-DeathCanonized on August 15, 1255Basilica of Saint Clare finished in 1260

Pictures of Saint Clare

Canonization of Saint ClareCanonized by Pope Alexander IVPope Pius XII designated her Patron Saint of

TelevisionSeptember 26th 1255

Miracles of Saint ClareSaw and heard the Mass on walls of roomBody never decayedHeavy door fell on her, but she did not feel

any harmShe prayed to God, duringan attack on the conventand the attacking soldiers fled.

FactsBorn: July 16th 1194Feast Day: August 11Death: August 11th, 1253Attributes: Monstrance, Pyx, Lamp, Habit of

the Poor ClaresPatron Saint of: Eye disease, goldsmiths,

laundry, embroiderers, gilders, good weather, needle workers, Santa Clara Pueblo, telephones, telegraphs, television

LegacyThe Lake Saint Clair & Saint Clair Rivers are

named after herMission Santa Clara Santa Clara RiverSanta Clarita: City

More InformationInspired by Saint Francis of Assisi

Ran away from home to join him

Her sister joined her

They lived with no money, and cut off their hair

Special Thanks ToMs. Casey

Padre Pio

Saint Clare of Assisi

And God.