St. Zita

St. Zita (or Sitha, or Citha) was an Italian saint of the thirteenth century, who came from a holy family. Her sister became a nun and her uncle was a hermit and saint. From the age of twelve, Zita worked as a domestic servant in the house of a wealthy weaver. She remained there for the next forty-eight years until her death in 1278. St. Zita was an extremely diligent worker who excelled in all that she was given to do. Besides working very hard, she lived a life of devotion and prayer, never missing the daily mass. This did not go unnoticed by her employers and she became a valued friend to them. She also cared for the sick and poor and visited those in prison. St. Zita’s feast day is April 27th and she is the patron saint of maids and domestic workers. She is often invoked to find lost keys. In art and stained glass she is sometimes depicted with keys or holding a bag or water jug. Would you like a stained glass window of St. Zita? If so, please contact us and we will gladly assist you in your search.