Venerable Gertrude van Oosten
A Beguine in Delft in the 14th century, Gertrude van Oosten led a life of humility and manual labor after forgiving her unfaithful fiancé. F…
Patronage
servants
4 saints
Saint Notburga of Rottenburg
Born in 1265 in Tyrol, Nothburge was an exemplary servant at the castle of Rottenburg, devoted to the poor despite the persecution of her mi…
Blessed Oringa (Christina of the Holy Cross)
Born poor in Tuscany, Oringa refused marriage to dedicate herself to God, fleeing her family to become a servant in Lucca and Rome. After se…
Saint Zita
A devoted servant in Lucca during the 13th century, Saint Zita sanctified her condition through work, prayer, and heroic charity toward the …