Saint Rita of Cascia died on May 22, 1457. She suffered from a long illness, which led to her passing in the convent of the Augustinian nuns in Cascia, Italy. Known for her deep spirituality and her life of suffering, she is often associated with the themes of reconciliation and forgiveness. Her body was later found to be incorrupt, which contributed to her veneration as a saint.
Saint Rita's husband was murdered.
She died May 22, 1457
No, Saint Rita died of natural causes.
St. Rita was born in Italy in 1381.
Saint Rita of Cascia died on May 22, 1457, at the Augustinian convent at Cascia, Italy of tuberculosis.
There is a Saint named Rita Cascia, if that is whom you are thinking of.
Saint Rita of Cascia was canonized on May 24, 1900, by Pope Leo XIII.
Saint Rita of Cascia was born on May 22, 1381.
Saint Rita was born in 1381 an get married at the age of 12 with Paolo Mancini.
St. Rita's sons after the death of their father wanted revenge. Rita prayed to God to prevent bloodshed on their part. Her sons soon died of what is believed to have been dysentery.
Saint Rita had two siblings: a brother named Antonio and a sister named Maria.
Saint Rita's symbol is a rose, which represents her purity, love, and devotion to God. She is often depicted holding a rose or with roses nearby in art and religious imagery.