Sunday, September 14, 2014

St Notburga

Image of St. Notburga

Facts

Feastday:  September 14
Patron  servants and peasants
Birth: 1265
Death: 1313

Patroness of poor peasants and servants in the Tyrol. Born in Rattenberg, in the Tyrol, she was the daughter of peasants. At eighteen she Became a servant in the household of Count Henry of Rattenberg When Notburga  Repeatedly gave food to the poor, she was dismissed by Count Henrys wife, Ottilia, and took up a position as a servant to a humble farmer. Meanwhile, Henry Suffering a run of misfortune and Setbacks, wasted no time restoring Notburga to her post after His wife died. Notburga Remained His housekeeper for the rest of her life, and was famous for her miracles and Concern for the poor.      St Notburg

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