St. Clare was canonized in 1255. She was a follower of St. Francis of Assisi and left her home to take vows dedicating her life to God. She founded the Order of Saint Clare. She was canonized for leading a holy life and is credited for saving the city of Assisi through prayer.
St. Clare of Assisi was canonized on September 26,1255, by Pope Alexander IV in Rome, Italy.
St. Clare was canonized on September 26, 1255, by Pope Alexander IV.
Saint Clare of Assisi was canonized on September 26, 1255, by Pope Alexander IV in Rome.
St. Clare of Assisi was canonized on September 26, 1255, by Pope Alexander IV.
Pope Alexander IV canonized Clare in 1255, just 2 years after her death.
Clare was a beautiful young woman from a wealthy Assisi family. She heard St. Francis of Assisi speak and was drawn to join his ministry. She left home in secrecy and went to Francis one night. Francis cut her hair and provided her with a habit woven of coarse material. Clare went on to found the Poor Clares, an order of nuns who minister to the poor.
Two years after her death (August 11th, 1253) Pope Alexander IV canonized her (1255).
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St. Clare's relics are in Assisi. Saint Clare, herself, is in heaven.
No, it was St. Agnes of Assisi who was St. Clare's sister.
No, Saint Patrick was never formally canonized
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