what was saint clare known for
The purpose of life is to have a life with purpose. St. Clare is know to have been a beautiful and wealthy young lady of noble birth. She left all that behind to become a follower and close friend of St. Francis of Assisi. She founded an order of nuns later called the Poor Clares which worked to help the poor.
Saint Clare of Assisi. (1194-1253) Clare was a beautiful Italian noblewoman who became the Foundress of the order of Poor Ladies, now called Poor Clares. and first Abbess of San Damiano; born at Assisi, July 16, 1194; died there August 11, 1253.