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Saint Rose of Lima

August 23

Saint Rose of Lima, Virgin Jgs 9:6-15/Mt 20:1-16 (421).

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CATHOLICISM SAINTS ST. ROSE OF LIMA

*St. Rose of Lima.

An antique illustration of the holy Dominican tertiary, Saint Rose of Lima, devoutly meditating on a crucifix while wearing a crown of roses. St. Rose of Lima is the Patroness of Latin America.

St. Rose of Lima, Spanish Santa Rosa de Lima, original name Isabel Flores de Oliva, (born April 20/30, 1586, LimaViceroyalty of Peru [now in Peru]—died August 24, 1617, Lima; canonized April 12, 1671; feast day August 23, formerly August 30), the first person born in the Western Hemisphere to be canonized by the Roman Catholic Church. She is the patron saint of Peru and all of South America as well as of embroiderers, gardeners, and florists.

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Saint-Rose-of-Lima

Therefore, my brothers and sisters, make every effort to confirm your calling and election. For if you do these things, you will never stumble, and you will receive a rich welcome into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

2 Pt 1:10–11