Christian feast day: Saint Clare of Montefalco

Clare of Montefalco, OSA, in religion Saint Clare of the Cross, was an Augustinian nun and abbess. She was formerly a member of the Third Order of St. Francis. She was canonized by Pope Leo XIII on December 8, 1881.

August 17 is the 229th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 136 days remain until the end of the year.