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Saint Rose of Lima

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Saint Rose of Lima 1586–1617, Peruvian Dominican tertiary and mystic, the first canonized saint of the New World, patron of South America and the Philippine Islands. Despite her family's attempt to have her marry, Rose took a vow of virginity and entered the religious life. She lived as a recluse and was remarkable for pious austerities and self-imposed penances. She died at 31 after a long illness and was canonized in 1671. Her shrine is at Lima. Feast: Aug. 23 (formerly Aug. 30).

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Rose of Lima, St

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Rose of Lima, St (1586–1617), the first canonized saint of America. She lived in Lima, Peru. A vow of virginity and her strictness of life incurred persecution from her family and friends: she also suffered from inner desolation and long illness. She is the Patroness of S. America and the Philippines. Feast day, 23 Aug.

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