Lidwina was a 14th-century Dutch mystic from Schiedam who is recognized as a saint by the Catholic Church. After suffering a severe injury while ice skating at age fifteen, she experienced a progressive physical disability that lasted until her death in 1433. Known for her intense fasting and reputation as a healer, she became a significant spiritual figure in her community. Today, she is venerated as the patroness of ice skaters, people suffering from chronic pain, and the town of Schiedam.