St. Clare of Assisi Custom Bangle

Made with rhodium-plated or gold-plated hand-wrapped wire bangles and Sterling Silver or 14kt Gold-Filled charm-size (1/2 x 1/4 inch) patron saint medals.Born Chiara Offreduccio, July 16, 1194, Saint Clare was beautiful, rich, and had a number of suitors. On the night of Palm Sunday, Clare left her palace home, wearing her finest clothes. She met Saint Francis of Assisi, who gave her the veil of religious profession. She founded the Order of Poor Ladies of San Damiano and wrote their rule of life, which strictly adhered to Franciscan rules. After her death, the order was renamed in her honor, The Order of Saint Clare; also known as the Poor Clares.

Born: 7/16/1194 Assisi, Italy
Died: 8/11/1253 Assisi, Italy
Patronage: Eye disease, Laundry workers, Goldsmiths, Television Writers
Feast Day: August 11

All Bliss saint medal products are handmade in Rhode Island at every stage of production and include a lifetime manufacturer guarantee against tarnish or damage.

Brand: Catholic Inspirations