Clare of Assisi
Britishnoun
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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
Saint Clare of Assisi is said to have turned away a military attack in the 13th century simply by showing invaders the host.
From New York Times ● Jun. 26, 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
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