7 notable Latin American Christians: saints, a pope, an evangelist

By Michael Gryboski, Mainline Church Editor Tuesday, September 15, 2020

Rose of Lima

Born Isabel Flores de Olivia to Spanish colonists in 1586 and a native of Peru, Rose of Lima was a nun who became widely known for practicing extreme piety.

Practices she reportedly engaged in included praying several hours a night, wearing a spiked silver crown, and on one occasion burning her hands as an act of penance.

Dying at the age of 31, Rosa of Lima’s funeral was attended by many, including government officials, with her being later canonized as a saint in 1667, or 50 years after she died.

“Her feast day is August 23 around the world, although some countries, like Peru, celebrate her on August 30,” noted Catholic Online.

“St. Rose is the patroness of embroiderers, gardeners, florists, those who suffer ridicule for their piety, and people who suffer family problems.”