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Clare of Assisi

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noun

  1. Saint. 1194–1253, Italian nun; founder of the Franciscan Order of Poor Clares. Feast day: Aug 11

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Now receiving its world premiere in an Echo Theater Co. production at Atwater Village Theatre, “Poor Clare” offers a drolly modern take on the life of St. Clare of Assisi.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 3, 2021

Troy Leigh-Anne Johnson stars in this play by Chiara Atik, who offers an unapologetically modern take on Saint Clare of Assisi.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 23, 2021

Francis noted that there have been famous friendships in the course of church history - St. Francis and St. Clare of Assisi, John of the Cross and Teresa of Avila.

From Washington Times • Feb. 18, 2016

Francis noted that there have been famous friendships in the course of church history — St. Francis and St. Clare of Assisi, John of the Cross and Teresa of Avila.

From US News • Feb. 18, 2016

She has in her office a statue of St. Clare of Assisi, the patron saint of television.

From New York Times • Jan. 24, 2010