A portrait of St. Zita
St. Zita
c. 1212 – 27 April 1272
Feast
April 27 · XIII c.
Patron of
Domestic workers · Maids · Household servants · Lost keys
Order
Laywoman / Servant
Italian housemaid (c. 1212-1272), of Monsagrati near Lucca, in service to the wealthy Fatinelli family from age 12 for forty-eight years. Renowned for charity to the poor (legend: bread she carried for the poor turned to flowers when her mistress demanded to see it) and constancy in domestic prayer. Patron of domestic workers; canonized 1696 by Innocent XII.
Life & Times
Born: c. 1212 · Died: 27 April 1272 · From: Lucca, Italy.
Patronage
St. Zita is invoked as the patron of domestic workers, maids, household servants, lost keys. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Zita, 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.