St. Rose of Lima – Based on a Vintage Holy Card – Catholic Gift – Archival Quality Soldered Medals They are fantastical creatures made

They are fantastical creatures made out of stone

11 5/16 x 7 3/4 in

“From this day on

as consubstantial with the Father

1821) was the first native-born citizen[1] of the United States to be canonized by the Roman Catholic Church (September 14

St. Rose of Lima – Based on a Vintage Holy Card – Catholic Gift – Archival Quality Soldered Medals They are fantastical creatures madeSt. Rose of Lima (1586 1617) was the first canonized Saint of the New World. Born in Lima, Peru, to Spanish parents, Rose early took Catherine of Sienna as her model. Like Catherine, she practiced strong mortifications, and even rubbed hot peppers on her face to make herself less beautiful. Her parents wouldn't let here join the convent; instead, they pressed her to marry. But she felt she already was, so intense was her devotion to Christ. She stayed