Lucca-preserved corpse
 

I took a photo of a preserved corpse in one of the churches in Lucca and didn't write down who she was.

Thanks for the help.

Santa Zita is preserved in Lucca, in some lesser church. Don't remember others, though I'm sure they are there.

Thanks Marija.

We were only in San Frediano and San Michele so unless someone says differently Santa Zita is who she was.

St Zita's shrine is in San Frediano church. On her feast day, 27th April, a flower market takes place in the piazza in front of the church. People buy a bunch, have it blessed in church and take it home. This custom is derived from one of legends of the saint. Working as a housemaid for a rich family, she used to carry bread in the fold of her apron to take to the poor. Her master became suspicious and confronted her one day, telling her to open the apron. But instead of a loaf, there were bunches of bright flowers. She died in 1278. It was said that on the day she died, the bells of the church tolled without anyone pulling the ropes. Her remains are dressed in green with a white apron, and a garland of flowers adorns her head.

Alec & Steve
Thanks for the info. Now I can not only go back and tell everyone who was in the picture but I can add the great story also.