Krista Povirk

Krista Povirk
Born
Kristina Povirk

1938 (1938)
Died31 January 2004(2004-01-31) (aged 65–66)
Novo Mesto, Slovenia
Burial placeŽale
Occupationscatechist, poet, choir director

Kristina Povirk, also known as Krista Povirk, sister Krista, (1938 – 31 January 2004) was a Slovenian catechist, poet, and choir director. In the 1960s she completed a Catechetical Course and later the Theological Pastoral School, and in 1966 she began work in the Koper city parish as the first fully employed lay catechist in the Slovene lands. She also wrote poetry. After retirement she served as a choir leader.