A portrait of St. Tabitha
St. Tabitha
1st century – 1st century
Feast
October 25 · I c.
Patron of
Seamstresses · Widows · Charitable workers
Order
Biblical Saint
1st-century disciple of Joppa, "a woman full of good works and almsgiving," who in Acts 9:36-43 is raised from the dead by St. Peter at the prayer of the widows whose tunics she had sewn. Pre-Congregation.
Life & Times
Born: 1st century · Died: 1st century · From: Israel / Joppa.
Patronage
St. Tabitha is invoked as the patron of seamstresses, widows, charitable workers. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Tabitha, are Christians whom the Catholic Church has formally recognized as having lived lifes of heroic holiness and who now dwell with God in heaven, offering an example of faith for those still on their earthly journey. Catholics don't worship saints, but ask them to pray to God with us and for us — much as one might ask a trusted friend to pray for them — trusting that those closest to God can join their voices to ours before Him. Discover more saints in the Catholic Shop Saints section.