Abbess at Assisi
b. July 16, 1194
d. August 11, 1253
Born into a wealthy family, Clare was inspired as a young woman by St. Francis of Assisi, and immediately renounced her wealth and followed his lead. With the support of Francis, she founded an order for woman known as “The Poor Ladies of Saint Damian.” This order still exists today, commonly known as “Poor Clare’s.”
