Tag: Who was Zita of Lucca (Sitha or Citha)?

St Zita (1212-1272) was born in Monte Saegrati, Tuscany, into a poor family. At 12yrs, she became a humble servant to the rich Fatinelli weaver household, citizens of Lucca in Italy, a role she remained in for the rest of her life, forty-eight years. St Zita was diligent, hard working and patient. She believed that “a…