Pope Alexander IV canonized Clare in 1255, just 2 years after her death.
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 in Rome, Italy.
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.
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.
St. Clare's relics are in Assisi. Saint Clare, herself, is in heaven.
Saint Clare of Assisi is from the town of Assisi, Umbria, Italy.
Saint Clare of Assisi was Italian. She was born in Assisi, Italy in 1194 and spent most of her life there as a devout follower of Saint Francis of Assisi.
Saint Agnes of Assisi was the younger sister of Saint Clare of Assisi.
Saint Clare of Assisi died on August 11, 1253 at the age of 59.
St. Clare of Assisi was canonized on September 26, 1255, by Pope Alexander IV.
Saint Clare of Assisi was born on July 16, 1194.
No. She is an Italian Saint. She was a disciple of St. Francis of Assisi.