Born to a poor family, Zita was taught by her mother to seek God's will in all circumstances. At the age of 12 she was sent to be a domestic worker but she experienced abuse and hostility from her employers. Zita was able to face all these trials with patience and inner strength through her strong prayer life. Eventually, her employers were won over by her patience and goodness. Zita died on April 27th, 1278, at the age of sixty.