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Saint Clare of Montefalco
Also known as: Clare of the Cross
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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