Rose of Lima

Peruvian mystic and canonized saint

Rose of Lima - Peruvian mystic and canonized saint
Born

April 20th, 1586
438 years ago

Died

August 24th, 1617
407 years ago — 31 years old

Category

Activists & Humanitarians

Country

Peru

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Born in 1586, this individual became a prominent mystic and a saint within the Catholic Church. Recognized for exceptional piety and devotion, she dedicated her life to prayers and charity in Lima, Peru. Her commitment to serving the less fortunate included caring for the sick and poor, often undertaking severe austerities. In 1617, she was the first person in the Americas to be canonized as a saint, reflecting her importance in Catholic devotion. This individual’s feast day is celebrated on August 23.

First canonized saint of the Americas

Devotion to prayer and charity

Dedication to the poor and sick

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