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.