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Also known as: Clare of
the Cross
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Claimed by both the Franciscans and Augustinians. Pious from childhood,
and devoted to Christ's Passion and the Cross. Franciscan tertiary. Joined
with her blood sisters and some friends to form a new Franciscan house,
Holy Cross Convent at Montefalco, Italy, with Clare's sister Joan as its
first abbess. Reluctant abbess of the community at Santa Croce in 1255
following the death of her sister; the house eventually adapted the Rule
of Saint Augustine. Upon her death, a cross was found emblazoned on the
flesh above her heart.
Born: c.1268 at Montefalco, diocese of Spoleto, Italy
Died: 18 August 1308 at Montefalco, diocese of Spoleto, Italy; body
incorrupt
Canonized: 1881 at Pope Leo XIII
Patronage: Montefalco Italy
source:
http://www.catholic-forum.com/saints/saintc41.htm
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