Saint Rose of Lima
Saint
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
August 23
Born
April 20, 1586
Died
August 24, 1617
Canonized
2 April 1671 by Pope Clement X
Beatified
15 April 1668 by Pope Clement IX
Biography
Saint Rose of Lima, also known as Isabel, was born on April 20, 1586, in Lima, Peru. She was the daughter of Spanish immigrants who had settled in the New World. From a young age, Rose demonstrated exceptional beauty and piety. She was deeply devoted to her vow of chastity and went to great lengths to deter suitors....
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