Virgin
Saint Rose of Lima
Saint Rose of Lima is the first canonized saint of the Americas, celebrated for her life of penance and charity. Her unwavering faith and dedication to serving the poor continue to inspire many.
Patron saint of
Native Americans, Latin America, Pilgrims
- Feast
- August 23
- Era
- 16th Century
- Place
- Lima
At a Glance
Saint Rose of Lima
- Feast Day
- August 23
- Era
- 16th Century
- Primary Place
- Lima
- Vocation
- Virgin
- Patronage
- Native Americans, Latin America, Pilgrims
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Overview
Saint Rose of Lima
Saint Rose of Lima is the first canonized saint of the Americas, celebrated for her life of penance and charity. Her unwavering faith and dedication to serving the poor continue to inspire many.
Feast day: August 23
Patronage
Native Americans, Latin America, Pilgrims
Connected Places
- Lima, Peru: Her shrine
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