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Saint Clare of Assisi

Saint Clare of Assisi. By Torin Reese. Early Life. Born: July 16 th 1194 Virgin Founded Order of Poor Ladies Real Name: Chiara Offreduccio Ran away from home on March 20 th , 1212. Post-Death. Canonized on August 15, 1255 Basilica of Saint Clare finished in 1260.

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Saint Clare of Assisi

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  1. Saint Clare of Assisi By Torin Reese

  2. Early Life • Born: July 16th 1194 • Virgin • Founded Order of Poor Ladies • Real Name: Chiara Offreduccio • Ran away from home on March 20th, 1212

  3. Post-Death • Canonized on August 15, 1255 • Basilica of Saint Clare finished in 1260

  4. Pictures of Saint Clare

  5. Canonization of Saint Clare • Canonized by Pope Alexander IV • Pope Pius XII designated her Patron Saint of Television • September 26th 1255

  6. Miracles of Saint Clare • Saw and heard the Mass on walls of room • Body never decayed • Heavy door fell on her, but she did not feel any harm • She prayed to God, during an attack on the convent and the attacking soldiers fled.

  7. Facts • Born: July 16th 1194 • Feast Day: August 11 • Death: August 11th, 1253 • Attributes: Monstrance, Pyx, Lamp, Habit of the Poor Clares • Patron Saint of: Eye disease, goldsmiths, laundry, embroiderers, gilders, good weather, needle workers, Santa Clara Pueblo, telephones, telegraphs, television

  8. Legacy • The Lake Saint Clair & Saint Clair Rivers are named after her • Mission Santa Clara • Santa Clara River • Santa Clarita: City

  9. More Information • Inspired by Saint Francis of Assisi • Ran away from home to join him • Her sister joined her • They lived with no money, and cut off their hair

  10. Special Thanks To • Ms. Casey • Padre Pio • Saint Clare of Assisi • And God.

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