St. Notburga
Tyrolean serving-maid (c. 1265-1313), of Rattenberg in the Inn valley, kitchen-servant who refused to break her practice of giving leftover food to the poor when ordered by her cruel mistress; legendarily her sickle, thrown into the air to mark sundown and the end of work, hung suspended on a sunbeam. Patron of servants and farmworkers. Equipollent canonization 1862 by Pius IX.
Life & Times
Born: c. 1265 · Died: 1313 · From: Austria.
Patronage
St. Notburga is invoked as the patron of servants, peasants, farmers, domestic workers. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Notburga, 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.