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Oil painting of Saint Notburga, at Bled Island church, from second half of 17th century

Notburga (c. 1265 – 13 September 1313), also known as Notburga of Rattenberg or Notburga of Eben, was an Austrian saint and peasant from Tyrol, Numerous vitae have been written about her and painted by her where she is depicted with a scythe. She is venerated by the Catholic Church, having been canonized by Pope Pius IX. (Full article...)


Attributes: with an ear of corn, or flowers and a sickle in her hand; sometimes the sickle is suspended in the air
Patronage: poor peasants and servants in Tyrol

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