Saints Clare and Francis
The community places itself under the patronage of Saints Francis and Clare of Assisi.
Saints Clare and Francis
The community places itself under the patronage
of Saints Francis and Clare of Assisi.
Brief Biography of Saint Francis (1182-1226)
Saint Francis was born at Assisi, Italy. After a carefree youth, he renounced his family wealth and committed himself to God. He led a life of evangelical poverty and preached the love of God to all. He established a rule which a number of his companions followed and which gained the approval of the Holy See. Subsequently, he founded an order of nuns and a society of laypersons who practice penance while living in the world.Calendar of Christian Historical Biographies - Saint Francis
Brief Biography of Saint Clare (1193-1253)
Saint Clare also was born at Assisi. She followed her fellow citizen, Saint Francis, in a life of poverty and became co-foundress and first abbess of the order of nuns. She led a life that was austere, yet rich in works of charity and piety.Calendar of Christian Historical Biographies - Saint Clare
Although our Rule is distinctly influenced by Saints Francis and Clare, we are not affiliated with any of the Franciscan orders.