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Feast Day: February 7
Saint Lubetta, also known as Lubette or Lubetia, was a spiritual student of the empress Saint Helena. Born in an unknown date, she dedicated her life to deepening her faith and serving God. Not much is known about her early life and family background. One of the notable incidents associated with Saint Lubetta occurred when she was traveling with Saint Helena through the region of Poitiers, which is located in modern-day France. During their journey, Lubetta fell seriously ill. In her compassionate nature, Saint Helena, knowing the power of relics, gave her a fragment of the Cross that Jesus Christ was crucified on, with the hope that it would aid in her recovery. Remarkably, Lubetta's condition did not improve, and she passed away from natural causes in the early 4th century in Poitiers. However, her story does not end there; the fragment of the Cross, which Saint Helena had entrusted to Lubetta's care, was enshrined in Poitiers as a sacred relic. The people of Poitiers venerated Saint Lubetta for her role in bringing this blessed relic to the faithful, and her memory became revered by the community. Due to her association with the Holy Cross relic, Saint Lubetta has been commemorated as a significant figure in the history of Poitiers. Her feast day is celebrated on February 7th in both Poitiers and Orléans, France. While there is limited information available on the life of Saint Lubetta beyond these exceptional circumstances, her dedication to her spiritual studies and her connection to the renowned Saint Helena highlight her commitment to her faith and the Church. She was canonized as a saint before the official establishment of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints, during the Pre-Congregation era. Although Saint Lubetta is not widely recognized as a patron saint in any particular area of devotion, her story and the veneration of the fragment of the Cross in Poitiers continue to inspire faith among the faithful. Her life serves as a testament to the power of relics and the enduring impact of individuals who are devoted to spreading the teachings and symbols of Christianity.