SAINT CLARE is an Italian saint and one of the first followers of Saint Francis of Assisi. She founded the Order of Poor Clare, in the Franciscan tradition. She was born in Assisi. Attributes: mostrance, pyx, lamp. She is the patron saint of clairvoyance, eye disease, goldsmiths, laundry, embroiderers, gilders, good weather, needleworkers. Her feast day is celebrated on August 11.