Rose of Viterbo


Rose of Viterbo

Virgin
Bornc. 1233
Viterbo, Papal States
Died6 March 1251
Viterbo, Papal States
Venerated inRoman Catholic Church
Canonized1457 by Pope Callistus III
Major shrineChurch of St. Rose
Viterbo, Italy Saint Rose de Viterbo Catholic Church Longview, Washington
Feast4 September
Attributescrown of roses, crucifix

Rose of Viterbo, TOSF (Italian: Rosa da Viterbo; c. 1233 – 6 March 1251), was a young woman born in Viterbo, then a contested commune of the Papal States. She spent her brief life as a recluse, and was outspoken in her support of the papacy. Otherwise leading an unremarkable life, she later became known for her mystical gifts of prophecy and having miraculous powers. She is honoured as a saint by the Catholic Church.