Clare of Montefalco
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Not to be confused with Clare of Assisi (1194–1253).
Clare of Montefalco (Italian: Chiara da Montefalco) (c. 1268 – August 18, 1308), also called Saint Clare of the Cross, was an Augustinian nun and abbess. Before becoming a nun, Clare was a member of the Third Order of St. Francis (Secular).[1] She was canonized by Pope Leo XIII on December 8, 1881. She differs from Clare of Assisi (1194 – 1253), a contemporary of St Francis and the founder of an order of Poor Clares.
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Saint Clare of Montefalco | |
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Saint Clare of the Cross | |
Born | 1268 Montefalco, Umbria, Italy |
Died | (1308-08-18)18 August 1308 Montefalco, Umbria, Italy |
Venerated in | Roman Catholicism |
Beatified | April 1, 1828, Rome by Pope Clement XII |
Canonized | December 8, 1881, Rome by Pope Leo XIII |
Major shrine | Church of Saint Clare, Montefalco |
Feast | August 17 |
Attributes | Cross |
Patronage | Montefalco |
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