Zita

Italian saint and servant

Zita - Italian saint and servant
Born

1212
813 years ago

Died

April 27th, 1272
753 years ago — 60 years old

Category

Activists & Humanitarians

Country

Italy

Links & References

Zita served a noble family in Lucca, Italy, dedicated to her work and the care of the poor. She was known for her piety and kindness, often sharing her meager food supplies with the needy. Despite facing challenges and allegations from her employer's family regarding her faithfulness to duty, she consistently displayed strong devotion and unwavering moral character. After her death, she was canonized as a saint by the Catholic Church, exemplifying the virtues of hard work, humility, and charity.

Served the Fatinelli family as a servant

Canonized as a saint in the Catholic Church

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