Clare of Montefalco was an Augustinian nun and abbess born in 1268 in Montefalco, Italy. Originally a member of the Franciscan Third Order, she later joined a monastic community governed by the Rule of Saint Augustine. She served as the leader of her convent for sixteen years, acting as a spiritual guide and administrator. Known for her mystical experiences, she is remembered for a vision in which she felt she carried the cross of Christ within her heart. She died in 1308 at approximately 40 years of age.