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20 Apr Blessed Amata of Assisi
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Died: c. 1255, Assisi, Italy
Known For: being an original follower of St. Clare and a witness for her Process of Canonization
Fun Fact: Amata’s name means “beloved” in Latin. It remains a common name for Poor Clares today.
We’ve seen how common saints from the same family are in Poor Clare history. Bl. Amata of Assisi is no exception: she was St. Clare’s niece. Born into the noble family of Don Martin di Cora and Donna Penenda (St. Clare’s older sister), Amata grew up vivacious and pleasure-seeking. Though close to Clare while growing up, Clare’s pious ways left little impression on the young girl. It was a little impression though, and not nothing. Later, when Clare was behind monastery walls and Amata was engaged, Amata thought it might be smart to go ask Aunt Clare for prayers as she took this important step.
The meeting didn’t go as she’d planned. As soon as she finished stating her prayer intentions, Clare
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Saint Amata of Assisi
Biography
Saint Amata of Assisi, also known as Amata of Corano, was born in 1200 in Assisi, Italy. She was the niece of Saint Clare of Assisi, the founder of the Order of Poor Clares. Amata had a close relationship with her aunt and was deeply influenced by her holy and selfless life. In her youth, Amata led a misspent life, indulging in worldly pleasures. However, her encounter with her aunt Clare and the miracles she witnessed transformed her entirely. One significant event in Amata's life was her miraculous healing from dropsy, a condition marked by abnormal fluid retention in the body. It was her aunt Clare who miraculously healed her, an event that shook Amata to her core and led her to reevaluate her life. Feeling a deep calling to dedicate herself entirely to God, Amata took the life-changing decision to become a Poor Clare nun like her aunt Clare. In 1213, she joined the San Damiano monastery, which was founded by her aunt. Amata embraced the austere and contemplative way of life, devoting herself to prayer, penance, and serving the poor. Amata
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Amata (nun)
...Blessed Diana d'Andalò and the other two members of the community who were beautified with her personify the three essential graces of monastic life: Amata, deep humility, Cecilia, the prioress, wise and creative authority; Diana, the greatest grace of them all, perfect love.
Gerald Vann, O.P.[1]
Amata was a Dominicannun who co-founded the convent of St. Agnes in Bologna, Italy.[2]
Little is known of Amata, although she is always associated with Diana degli Andalò and Cecilia Cesarini.[3] Modern historians claim she did not exist, but her relics are buried with her companions at Bologna.[4] There was another Amata, who was healed by Dominic of Osma when he cast out seven devils from her, but it was probably not this Amata.[5] Her name has been removed from the Latin martyrology.[2]
Amata, along with Diana and Cecilia, knew Dominic personally. She was his good friend; according to legend, he gave her the name Amata, which means "beloved". She and Cecilia were from the monastery at San Sisto
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