Saint Clare of Assisi
A noblewoman of Assisi, Clare renounced her fortune in 1212 to follow the ideal of poverty of Saint Francis. Foundress of the Poor Ladies (Poor Clares…
First name and chronology
Clara
15 saints and blesseds bear the name Clara, between 1201 and 2008; the most famous is Maria Clara of the Child Jesus, celebrated on December 1st.
Chronology of the name Clara
Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.
- 1201-1300 Saint Clare of Assisi A noblewoman of Assisi, Clare renounced her fortune in 1212 to follow the ideal of poverty of Saint Francis. Foundress o…
- 1243-1308 Clare of Montefalco Augustinian nun of Montefalco (1268-1308), abbess and mystic of the Passion of Christ; canonized by Leo XIII in 1881. Fe…
- 1275-1308 Saint Clare of Montefalco An Italian Augustinian nun of the 13th century, Clare of Montefalco distinguished herself through a life of extreme aust…
- 1400 Blessed Clare of Rimini A noble lady of Rimini in the 13th century, Clare turned to heroic penance after a second marriage and family tragedies.…
- 1815-1830 Blessed Clara Gambacorti Daughter of the ruler of Pisa, Clare (born Thora) Gambacorti lived a brief marriage before dedicating herself to God amo…
- 1837-1897 Antonia Emma Lesino Antonia Emma Lesino (1897-1962), in religion Chiara Giuseppina di Gesù Bambino, was an Italian religious sister and memb…
- 1839-1899 Maria Clara of the Child Jesus Portuguese Blessed (1843-1899), foundress of the Congregation of the Franciscan Hospitaller Sisters of the Immaculate Co…
- 1842-1902 Juana Clara de la Concepción Sanchez Garcia Spanish Poor Clare nun (1902-1973), she reformed the monastery of Soria by returning to the strict Rule of Saint Clare a…
- 1845-1905 Maria Klara Fietz Sister Maria Klara Fietz (1905-1937) was an Austrian Franciscan religious, the first doctoral student of her congregatio…
- 1856-1916 Ludwika Szczęsna Ludwika Szczęsna (1863-1916), in religion Mother Klara, was a Polish religious sister and co-foundress of the Congregati…
- 1858-1887 Dina Bosatta Blessed Chiara Bosatta (1858-1887), born Dina Bosatta, was an Italian religious sister and co-founder of the Daughters o…
- 1868-1923 Maria Chiara Magro Maria Chiara Magro (1923-1969) was an Italian consecrated laywoman and teacher, recognized as Venerable by the Catholic …
- 1936-1948 Vincenza Damato The Venerable Vincenza Damato, in religion Sister Maria Chiara of Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus, is an Italian Poor C…
- 1948-2008 Chiara Lubich Chiara Lubich (1920-2008) is the foundress of the Focolare Movement, a work dedicated to unity, universal fraternity, an…
- 1955-1990 Chiara Badano A young Italian laywoman of the Focolare movement, Chiara Badano (1971-1990), nicknamed 'Chiara Luce', radiated through …
All records linked to Clara
Clare of Montefalco
Augustinian nun of Montefalco (1268-1308), abbess and mystic of the Passion of Christ; canonized by Leo XIII in 1881. Feast day August 17.
Saint Clare of Montefalco
An Italian Augustinian nun of the 13th century, Clare of Montefalco distinguished herself through a life of extreme austerities and a deep devotion to…
Blessed Clare of Rimini
A noble lady of Rimini in the 13th century, Clare turned to heroic penance after a second marriage and family tragedies. She founded a monastery, devo…
Blessed Clara Gambacorti
Daughter of the ruler of Pisa, Clare (born Thora) Gambacorti lived a brief marriage before dedicating herself to God among the Dominicans. She demonst…
Antonia Emma Lesino
Antonia Emma Lesino (1897-1962), in religion Chiara Giuseppina di Gesù Bambino, was an Italian religious sister and member of the Little Franciscan Fa…
Maria Clara of the Child Jesus
Portuguese Blessed (1843-1899), foundress of the Congregation of the Franciscan Hospitaller Sisters of the Immaculate Conception, dedicated to the ser…
Juana Clara de la Concepción Sanchez Garcia
Spanish Poor Clare nun (1902-1973), she reformed the monastery of Soria by returning to the strict Rule of Saint Clare and was declared Venerable in 2…
Maria Klara Fietz
Sister Maria Klara Fietz (1905-1937) was an Austrian Franciscan religious, the first doctoral student of her congregation, whose mystical life and joy…
Ludwika Szczęsna
Ludwika Szczęsna (1863-1916), in religion Mother Klara, was a Polish religious sister and co-foundress of the Congregation of the Servants of the Sacr…
Dina Bosatta
Blessed Chiara Bosatta (1858-1887), born Dina Bosatta, was an Italian religious sister and co-founder of the Daughters of Saint Mary of Providence.
Maria Chiara Magro
Maria Chiara Magro (1923-1969) was an Italian consecrated laywoman and teacher, recognized as Venerable by the Catholic Church for her moral integrity…
Vincenza Damato
The Venerable Vincenza Damato, in religion Sister Maria Chiara of Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus, is an Italian Poor Clare who offered her life for …
Chiara Lubich
Chiara Lubich (1920-2008) is the foundress of the Focolare Movement, a work dedicated to unity, universal fraternity, and dialogue.
Chiara Badano
A young Italian laywoman of the Focolare movement, Chiara Badano (1971-1990), nicknamed 'Chiara Luce', radiated through her faith and joyful acceptanc…
Frequently asked questions
When is Saint Clara's feast day?
The feast of Clara is celebrated on December 1st, in memory of Maria Clara of the Child Jesus.
How many saints are named Clara?
15 saints and blesseds bear the name Clara, including Maria Clara of the Child Jesus, Saint Clare of Assisi, Clare of Montefalco, Clara Gambacorti and Clare of Rimini.
Who is the most famous saint named Clara?
The most famous saint named Clara is Maria Clara of the Child Jesus (19th century).