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CLARE OF ASSISI AND ISABELLE OF LONGCHAMP: FURTHER LIGHT ON THE EARLY DEVELOPMENT OF THE FRANCISCAN CHARISM

Around 1247 Clare of Assisi began writing down the form of life observed at San Damiano outside Assisi. This document was approved initially by Cardinal Rainaldo in 1252 and then by Pope Innocent IV in 1253 as Clare lay dying. Two years later, in 1255, Clare was canonized by Alexander IV, the former Cardinal Rainaldo, and lauded as "the new guide for women." However, the form of life composed by Clare of Assisi was not utilized as a guide for the group of women who wished to be affiliated with the friars of Paris.

Isabelle, sister of Louis IX, was instrumental in making the Parisian foundation. Her name is associated with the rule of life written for this group of women religious. As far as ...

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