St. Rosalia
Sicilian hermitess (c. 1130-c. 1166), of Norman noble blood, kinswoman of King Roger II; left the court for solitude in a cave on Monte Pellegrino above Palermo, where she died alone. Her relics, rediscovered in 1624 during a plague, were credited with the city's deliverance and made her patron of Palermo ("la Santuzza"). Pre-Congregation cultus; equipollent canonization 1630 by Urban VIII.
Life & Times
Born: c. 1130 · Died: c. 1166 · From: Sicily / Italy.
Patronage
St. Rosalia is invoked as the patron of palermo, plague protection, hermits. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Rosalia, are Christians whom the Catholic Church has formally recognized as having lived lifes of heroic holiness and who now dwell with God in heaven, offering an example of faith for those still on their earthly journey. Catholics don't worship saints, but ask them to pray to God with us and for us — much as one might ask a trusted friend to pray for them — trusting that those closest to God can join their voices to ours before Him. Discover more saints in the Catholic Shop Saints section.