Christian mythology

A selection of Christian Martyrs, Hermits & Virgins

St. ROSE OF LIMA

Christian Saint

Flowery Patron Saint from South America

A Dominican virgin of the Third Order, she lived in a garden hut wearing a crown of thorns.

She appears to have spent most of her time fasting and sleeping on broken potsherds. It was probably this uncomfortable lifestyle which led to her experiencing visions.

Most of her visions featured the Devil. Which does not come as a great surprise. Hell on earth must carry some sort of exemption clause.

She is now Patron Saint of Gardeners, Florists, Flower Growers and Horticulturalists, and also South America.

St. Rose of Lima Facts and Figures

Name: Rose of Lima
Pronunciation: Coming soon
Alternative names:

Gender: Female
Type: Saint
Birth and Death Dates: 1586-1617
Celebration or Feast Day: Unknown at present

Role: Unknown at present

Good/Evil Rating: Unknown at present
Popularity index: 1319

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Article last revised on April 07, 2019 by the Godchecker data dwarves.
Editors: Peter J. Allen, Chas Saunders

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