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Detail of A Portrait of Saint Clare of Montefalco 17Th Century Artist Unknown
Detail of A Portrait of Saint Clare of Montefalco 17Th Century Artist Unknown

Saint Clare of Montefalco

Also known as: Clare of the Cross

Saint
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

17 August; 18 August on some calendars

Born

C.1268 at Montefalco, diocese of Spoleto, Italy

Died

18 August 1308 at Montefalco, diocese of Spoleto, Italy; body incorrupt

Canonized

8 December 1881 at Pope Leo XIII

Beatified

13 April 1737 by Pope Clement XII

Biography

Saint Clare of Montefalco (c. 1220–1253) was a revered religious figure whose life bridged the Franciscan and Augustinian traditions. From her earliest years, she exhibited profound piety and a deep devotion to the Passion of Christ and the Cross. As a Franciscan tertiary, she embraced the contemplative life with unwavering commitment. In Montefalco, Italy, Clare, alongside her blood sisters and devoted friends, established the new community

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