SAINT RITA was born in Italy. She was married to Paolo Mancini who was rich, quick-tempered, immoral man, and made many enemies in the region. St. Rita endured his insults, abuse and infidelities but later Saint Rita converted him to live a more pious manner. Attributes: forehead wound, rose, bees. She is the patron saint of lost and impossible causes, sickness, wounds, marital problems, and abuse. Her feast day is celebrated May 22.