The Birth of the Franciscans | Episode 3 | Saint Clare | Raffaele Ottolength | Michele Mietto
This fascinating docu-drama uses expert commentary, on-location footage, and dramatic vignettes to tell the story of St. Clare, a disciple of Saint Francis of Assisi. This story traces the origins of the Franciscan movement. St. Clare first heard the preaching of Francis when she was 18 years old. Against her family’s wishes, she became a follower of the monk. Clare later founded the Order of Poor Ladies (commonly known as the Poor Clares), a religious order for women in the Franciscan tradition. Clare was the first woman to write a monastic rule of life.
Director: Marco Mattia
Starring: Raffaele Ottolength, Michele Mietto