Clare of Assisi

Benedetto Coda (pre 1520) (link)

Feast Day August 11

Patron of Television, Eye Diseases, Goldsmiths, Laundry Workers

Situations Eye Problems, Good Weather

Professions Embroiderers, Goldsmiths, Television Workers

Saint Clare of Assisi was an Italian saint and follower of Saint Francis of Assisi who founded the Order of Poor Ladies (now Poor Clares) in 1212. Born into a noble family, she renounced her wealth to embrace radical poverty. She is the patron saint of television because, when too ill to attend Mass, she reportedly saw and heard it on the wall of her room.