St. Francis helped Clare commit her life to Jesus and they were friends
St. Clare of Assisi lived in Assisi, Italy in the 12th and 13th centuries. She was the founder of the Order of Poor Ladies, also known as the Poor Clares, and dedicated her life to serving the poor and following the teachings of St. Francis of Assisi.
St. Francis of Assisi had at least two siblings: a sister named Clare and a brother named Angelo.
St. Clare's birth name was Chiara Offreduccio.
St. Clare of Assisi wanted to follow St. Francis, but her parents wanted her to marry a wealthy man. She escaped from her home in March of 1212 to join St. Francis. She went on to become a religious nun who founded the Order of Saint Clare.
St. Clare's siblings were named Agnes and Beatrix.
This is excerpted from a book entitled, "Saint Francis of Assisi" by Mirabai Starr. I don't think Clare is a saint though. St. Clare of Assisi is definitely a saint and was a close friend and follower of St. Francis of Assisi.
St. Francis of Assisi presented her with her first habilt.
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St. Clare of Assisi lived in Assisi, Italy in the 12th and 13th centuries. She was the founder of the Order of Poor Ladies, also known as the Poor Clares, and dedicated her life to serving the poor and following the teachings of St. Francis of Assisi.
St. Francis of Assisi had at least two siblings: a sister named Clare and a brother named Angelo.
St. Clare of Assis was a beautiful young lady from a noble Italian family. She was not employed nor did she have a profession at the time she joined St. Francis in his work.
No. She is an Italian Saint. She was a disciple of St. Francis of Assisi.
No, St. Clare of Assisi did not marry. She dedicated her life to serving God and founded the Order of Poor Ladies, known as the Poor Clares, following the teachings of St. Francis of Assisi.
.Catholic AnswerSt. Clare of Assisi, was the co-founder, along with St. Francis of Assisi, of the Poor Clares - the female branch of the Franciscans, and their first abbess.
St. Clare's birth name was Chiara Offreduccio.
St. Clare of Assisi wanted to follow St. Francis, but her parents wanted her to marry a wealthy man. She escaped from her home in March of 1212 to join St. Francis. She went on to become a religious nun who founded the Order of Saint Clare.
Not completely. Francis did cut off her long tresses but did not make her bald.