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'''Rose of Lima''' ( | '''Rose of Lima''' (April 20, 1586 – August 24, 1617), born Isabel Flores de Oliva, was a [[Saints|Peruvian saint]] and the first person born in the Americas to be canonized by the [[Catholic Church]]. A member of the [[Dominican Order|Third Order of Saint Dominic]], she dedicated her life to prayer, penance, and service to the poor in her native [[Lima]], [[Viceroyalty of Peru]]. Known for her extreme asceticism and mystical experiences, Rose became a symbol of piety and charity, earning widespread devotion during her lifetime and beyond. Her commitment to helping the marginalized, including indigenous peoples and the sick, solidified her legacy as a patroness of [[Lima]], [[Peru]], and Latin America. | ||
Rose lived in her family home, transforming part of it into a makeshift infirmary to care for the destitute, while practicing severe self-mortification, including wearing a crown of thorns. Her devotion attracted the attention of the [[Diocese of Lima]] and Dominican [[Religious order|religious]], who supported her charitable works. Canonized in 1671 by Pope Clement X, she is celebrated for her miracles, including healings attributed to her intercession. Her feast day, observed on August 23 in the [[Roman Rite]], draws pilgrims to her shrine in the Basilica of Santo Domingo in [[Lima]], where her relics are venerated. | Rose lived in her family home, transforming part of it into a makeshift infirmary to care for the destitute, while practicing severe self-mortification, including wearing a crown of thorns. Her devotion attracted the attention of the [[Diocese of Lima]] and Dominican [[Religious order|religious]], who supported her charitable works. Canonized in 1671 by Pope Clement X, she is celebrated for her miracles, including healings attributed to her intercession. Her feast day, observed on August 23 in the [[Roman Rite]], draws pilgrims to her shrine in the Basilica of Santo Domingo in [[Lima]], where her relics are venerated. | ||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
===Birth=== | ===Birth=== | ||
Rose of Lima was born on April 20, 1586, in [[Lima]], [[Viceroyalty of Peru]], to Gaspar Flores, a Spanish soldier, and María de Oliva, a creole woman. Originally named Isabel, she was nicknamed "Rose" due to her beauty, a name she later adopted formally. Her birthplace, a modest home in [[Lima]]’s Santa Ana [[Parish]], was in a burgeoning colonial city under the [[Archbishop of Lima]]. The [[Viceroyalty of Peru]], a key Spanish territory, shaped her early environment, blending Spanish and indigenous cultures. | Rose of Lima was born on April 20, 1586, in [[Lima]], [[Viceroyalty of Peru]], to Gaspar Flores, a Spanish soldier, and María de Oliva, a creole woman. Originally named Isabel, she was nicknamed "Rose" due to her beauty, a name she later adopted formally. Her birthplace, a modest home in [[Lima]]’s Santa Ana [[Parish]], was in a burgeoning colonial city under the [[Archbishop of Lima]]. The [[Viceroyalty of Peru]], a key Spanish territory, shaped her early environment, blending Spanish and indigenous cultures.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://catholicsaints.info/saint-rose-of-lima/|title=Saint Rose of Lima|publisher=CatholicSaints.Info|access-date=May 19, 2025}}</ref> | ||
Her baptism occurred in the [[Parish]] of San Sebastián, where her family worshipped. From an early age, Rose displayed signs of piety, reportedly fasting and praying as a child. Her birth into a devout Catholic family, under the spiritual guidance of the [[Diocese of Lima]], set the foundation for her lifelong commitment to faith. | Her baptism occurred in the [[Parish]] of San Sebastián, where her family worshipped. From an early age, Rose displayed signs of piety, reportedly fasting and praying as a child. Her birth into a devout Catholic family, under the spiritual guidance of the [[Diocese of Lima]], set the foundation for her lifelong commitment to faith. | ||
===Early Life=== | ===Early Life=== | ||
Growing up in [[Lima]], Rose faced financial hardship as her family’s fortunes declined, prompting her to contribute through sewing and gardening. She rejected suitors, choosing a life of virginity inspired by [[Saints|Saint Catherine of Siena]]. At age five, she built a small hermitage in her family’s garden, where she prayed and practiced penances, foreshadowing her ascetic lifestyle. | Growing up in [[Lima]], Rose faced financial hardship as her family’s fortunes declined, prompting her to contribute through sewing and gardening. She rejected suitors, choosing a life of virginity inspired by [[Saints|Saint Catherine of Siena]]. At age five, she built a small hermitage in her family’s garden, where she prayed and practiced penances, foreshadowing her ascetic lifestyle.<ref>{{cite book|title=Saint Rose of Lima: Patroness of the Americas|author=Mary Fabyan Windeatt|publisher=TAN Books|year=1993}}</ref> | ||
Her devotion deepened through education in the [[Parish]] school and private tutoring, focusing on scripture and hagiography. By her teens, she was known in [[Lima]] for her charity, sharing food with the poor. Her mystical experiences, including visions, began in adolescence, drawing scrutiny and support from local [[Religious order|Dominican]] priests. | Her devotion deepened through education in the [[Parish]] school and private tutoring, focusing on scripture and hagiography. By her teens, she was known in [[Lima]] for her charity, sharing food with the poor. Her mystical experiences, including visions, began in adolescence, drawing scrutiny and support from local [[Religious order|Dominican]] priests. | ||
===Occupation=== | ===Occupation=== | ||
Rose had no formal profession, dedicating herself to domestic work and charity. She supported her family by embroidering and selling flowers, skills that later inspired her patronage of embroiderers and florists. Her "occupation" was largely spiritual, transforming her home into a refuge for the sick and poor, whom she nursed personally. | Rose had no formal profession, dedicating herself to domestic work and charity. She supported her family by embroidering and selling flowers, skills that later inspired her patronage of embroiderers and florists. Her "occupation" was largely spiritual, transforming her home into a refuge for the sick and poor, whom she nursed personally. | ||
Her charitable acts extended to [[Lima]]’s indigenous and enslaved populations, often in defiance of colonial norms. Guided by the [[Diocese of Lima]], she collaborated with local [[Religious order|clergy]] to distribute aid, earning her a reputation as a lay apostle. Her work reflected the [[Roman Rite]]’s emphasis on corporal works of mercy. | Her charitable acts extended to [[Lima]]’s indigenous and enslaved populations, often in defiance of colonial norms. Guided by the [[Diocese of Lima]], she collaborated with local [[Religious order|clergy]] to distribute aid, earning her a reputation as a lay apostle. Her work reflected the [[Roman Rite]]’s emphasis on corporal works of mercy. | ||
===Vocation=== | ===Vocation=== | ||
Rose joined the [[Dominican Order|Third Order of Saint Dominic]] in her early twenties, taking vows of chastity and obedience while remaining a laywoman. She modeled her life on [[Saints|Saint Dominic]], embracing poverty and penance. Her small cell in her family’s garden became a site of prayer and mortification, where she wore a spiked crown to emulate Christ’s suffering. | Rose joined the [[Dominican Order|Third Order of Saint Dominic]] in her early twenties, taking vows of chastity and obedience while remaining a laywoman. She modeled her life on [[Saints|Saint Dominic]], embracing poverty and penance. Her small cell in her family’s garden became a site of prayer and mortification, where she wore a spiked crown to emulate Christ’s suffering.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=153|title=St. Rose of Lima|publisher=Catholic.org|access-date=May 19, 2025}}</ref> | ||
Her vocation attracted the [[Archbishop of Lima]], who approved her Dominican affiliation. Rose’s mystical experiences, including reported bilocation and stigmata, were investigated by the [[Diocese of Lima]], confirming her sanctity. She mentored young women in [[Lima]], fostering vocations to [[Religious order|religious life]]. | Her vocation attracted the [[Archbishop of Lima]], who approved her Dominican affiliation. Rose’s mystical experiences, including reported bilocation and stigmata, were investigated by the [[Diocese of Lima]], confirming her sanctity. She mentored young women in [[Lima]], fostering vocations to [[Religious order|religious life]]. | ||
===Death=== | ===Death=== | ||
Rose of Lima met her end on August 24, 1617, dying of natural causes, likely tuberculosis, at age 31 in [[Lima]], [[Viceroyalty of Peru]]. Weakened by years of fasting and penance, she passed peacefully in her family home, surrounded by loved ones and [[Religious order|Dominican]] priests. Her death was mourned across [[Lima]], with crowds gathering to honor her. | Rose of Lima met her end on August 24, 1617, dying of natural causes, likely tuberculosis, at age 31 in [[Lima]], [[Viceroyalty of Peru]]. Weakened by years of fasting and penance, she passed peacefully in her family home, surrounded by loved ones and [[Religious order|Dominican]] priests. Her death was mourned across [[Lima]], with crowds gathering to honor her. | ||
Her funeral, held in the [[Parish]] of San Sebastián, drew the [[Archbishop of Lima]] and colonial officials, reflecting her impact. Miracles, including healings, were reported at her tomb, sparking devotion that spread beyond [[Peru]]. Her relics were enshrined in the Basilica of Santo Domingo, a major pilgrimage site. | Her funeral, held in the [[Parish]] of San Sebastián, drew the [[Archbishop of Lima]] and colonial officials, reflecting her impact. Miracles, including healings, were reported at her tomb, sparking devotion that spread beyond [[Peru]]. Her relics were enshrined in the Basilica of Santo Domingo, a major pilgrimage site.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mycatholic.life/saints/saints-of-the-liturgical-year/august-23-saint-rose-of-lima-virgin/|title=Saint Rose of Lima|publisher=MyCatholic.Life|access-date=May 19, 2025}}</ref> | ||
==Significant events== | ==Significant events== | ||
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===Servant of God=== | ===Servant of God=== | ||
The process to recognize Rose as a Servant of God began in 1617, shortly after her death, with the initial investigation conducted in the [[Diocese of Lima]]. Her life, writings, and reported miracles were examined, with testimonies from [[Lima]]’s clergy and laity affirming her holiness. | The process to recognize Rose as a Servant of God began in 1617, shortly after her death, with the initial investigation conducted in the [[Diocese of Lima]]. Her life, writings, and reported miracles were examined, with testimonies from [[Lima]]’s clergy and laity affirming her holiness.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://catholicsaints.info/saint-rose-of-lima/|title=Saint Rose of Lima|publisher=CatholicSaints.Info|access-date=May 19, 2025}}</ref> | ||
===Venerable=== | ===Venerable=== | ||
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===Canonization=== | ===Canonization=== | ||
Canonized on April 12, 1671, by Pope Clement X following a second miracle, the restoration of sight to a blind child in [[Peru]]. The [[Roman Rite]] ceremony in [[Rome]] marked her as the first American saint, with global veneration authorized. | Canonized on April 12, 1671, by Pope Clement X following a second miracle, the restoration of sight to a blind child in [[Peru]]. The [[Roman Rite]] ceremony in [[Rome]] marked her as the first American saint, with global veneration authorized.<ref>{{cite book|title=Saint Rose of Lima: Patroness of the Americas|author=Mary Fabyan Windeatt|publisher=TAN Books|year=1993}}</ref> | ||
==Miracles== | ==Miracles== | ||
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In 1667, a leper in [[Lima]] was reportedly healed after praying at Rose’s tomb. The man, afflicted with advanced leprosy, experienced a complete recovery, verified by physicians and the [[Diocese of Lima]]. This miracle, attributed to Rose’s intercession, was pivotal for her beatification. | In 1667, a leper in [[Lima]] was reportedly healed after praying at Rose’s tomb. The man, afflicted with advanced leprosy, experienced a complete recovery, verified by physicians and the [[Diocese of Lima]]. This miracle, attributed to Rose’s intercession, was pivotal for her beatification. | ||
The case underwent rigorous scrutiny by the [[Congregation for the Causes of Saints]], with witnesses testifying to the cure’s immediacy. The miracle reinforced Rose’s reputation as a healer, particularly among [[Lima]]’s poor. | The case underwent rigorous scrutiny by the [[Congregation for the Causes of Saints]], with witnesses testifying to the cure’s immediacy. The miracle reinforced Rose’s reputation as a healer, particularly among [[Lima]]’s poor.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=153|title=St. Rose of Lima|publisher=Catholic.org|access-date=May 19, 2025}}</ref> | ||
===Miracle for canonization=== | ===Miracle for canonization=== | ||
In 1670, a blind child in [[Peru]] regained sight after prayers to Rose. The child, born blind, saw after her family’s novena, a cure deemed instantaneous by medical experts. The [[Diocese of Lima]] documented the case, which was approved by Pope Clement X. | In 1670, a blind child in [[Peru]] regained sight after prayers to Rose. The child, born blind, saw after her family’s novena, a cure deemed instantaneous by medical experts. The [[Diocese of Lima]] documented the case, which was approved by Pope Clement X. | ||
This miracle solidified Rose’s universal appeal, with the [[Roman Rite]] recognizing her intercessory power. The child’s family became devotees, spreading her cult in [[Peru]]. | This miracle solidified Rose’s universal appeal, with the [[Roman Rite]] recognizing her intercessory power. The child’s family became devotees, spreading her cult in [[Peru]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mycatholic.life/saints/saints-of-the-liturgical-year/august-23-saint-rose-of-lima-virgin/|title=Saint Rose of Lima|publisher=MyCatholic.Life|access-date=May 19, 2025}}</ref> | ||
===Other notable miracles=== | ===Other notable miracles=== | ||
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==Patronage== | ==Patronage== | ||
Rose of Lima is the patron saint of embroiderers, florists, gardeners, [[Lima]], [[Peru]], Latin America, the Philippines, and India. | Rose of Lima is the patron saint of embroiderers, florists, gardeners, [[Lima]], [[Peru]], Latin America, the Philippines, and India. | ||
==Feast day== | ==Feast day== | ||
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==Veneration== | ==Veneration== | ||
Rose is venerated through novenas, pilgrimages to her shrine in the Basilica of Santo Domingo, [[Lima]], and devotion to her relics, including her skull and bones. She is depicted in art with roses, a crown of thorns, and Dominican habit, notably in paintings by Claudio Coello. Her life inspired films and books, influencing [[Peru]]’s religious festivals, like the [[Lima]] procession on August 23. | Rose is venerated through novenas, pilgrimages to her shrine in the Basilica of Santo Domingo, [[Lima]], and devotion to her relics, including her skull and bones. She is depicted in art with roses, a crown of thorns, and Dominican habit, notably in paintings by Claudio Coello. Her life inspired films and books, influencing [[Peru]]’s religious festivals, like the [[Lima]] procession on August 23.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://catholicsaints.info/saint-rose-of-lima/|title=Saint Rose of Lima|publisher=CatholicSaints.Info|access-date=May 19, 2025}}</ref> | ||
==Books== | ==Books== | ||