Clare of Assisi

noun

1. Clare of Assisi, Saint11941253MItalianRELIGION: nunRELIGION: saint Saint. 1194–1253, Italian nun; founder of the Franciscan Order of Poor Clares. Feast day: Aug 11

Example Sentences

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

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

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

At least for the week, mystics including Teresa of Ávila, Clare of Assisi and Hildegard von Bingen are assigned to take the place of the women’s absent “leaders,” teaching each what she needs to know to repair her life.

From New York Times

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