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.

  1. 1201-1300Saint Clare of AssisiA noblewoman of Assisi, Clare renounced her fortune in 1212 to follow the ideal of poverty of Saint Francis. Foundress o…
  2. 1243-1308Clare of MontefalcoAugustinian nun of Montefalco (1268-1308), abbess and mystic of the Passion of Christ; canonized by Leo XIII in 1881. Fe…
  3. 1275-1308Saint Clare of MontefalcoAn Italian Augustinian nun of the 13th century, Clare of Montefalco distinguished herself through a life of extreme aust…
  4. 1400Blessed Clare of RiminiA noble lady of Rimini in the 13th century, Clare turned to heroic penance after a second marriage and family tragedies.…
  5. 1815-1830Blessed Clara GambacortiDaughter of the ruler of Pisa, Clare (born Thora) Gambacorti lived a brief marriage before dedicating herself to God amo…
  6. 1837-1897Antonia Emma LesinoAntonia Emma Lesino (1897-1962), in religion Chiara Giuseppina di Gesù Bambino, was an Italian religious sister and memb…
  7. 1839-1899Maria Clara of the Child JesusPortuguese Blessed (1843-1899), foundress of the Congregation of the Franciscan Hospitaller Sisters of the Immaculate Co…
  8. 1842-1902Juana Clara de la Concepción Sanchez GarciaSpanish Poor Clare nun (1902-1973), she reformed the monastery of Soria by returning to the strict Rule of Saint Clare a…
  9. 1845-1905Maria Klara FietzSister Maria Klara Fietz (1905-1937) was an Austrian Franciscan religious, the first doctoral student of her congregatio…
  10. 1856-1916Ludwika SzczęsnaLudwika Szczęsna (1863-1916), in religion Mother Klara, was a Polish religious sister and co-foundress of the Congregati…
  11. 1858-1887Dina BosattaBlessed Chiara Bosatta (1858-1887), born Dina Bosatta, was an Italian religious sister and co-founder of the Daughters o…
  12. 1868-1923Maria Chiara MagroMaria Chiara Magro (1923-1969) was an Italian consecrated laywoman and teacher, recognized as Venerable by the Catholic …
  13. 1936-1948Vincenza DamatoThe Venerable Vincenza Damato, in religion Sister Maria Chiara of Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus, is an Italian Poor C…
  14. 1948-2008Chiara LubichChiara Lubich (1920-2008) is the foundress of the Focolare Movement, a work dedicated to unity, universal fraternity, an…
  15. 1955-1990Chiara BadanoA young Italian laywoman of the Focolare movement, Chiara Badano (1971-1990), nicknamed 'Chiara Luce', radiated through …

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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).