Rose of Viterbo | |
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| Virgin | |
| Born | c. 1233 Viterbo, Papal States |
| Died | 6 March 1251 Viterbo, Papal States |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church |
| Canonized | 1457 by Pope Callistus III |
| Major shrine | Church of St. Rose Viterbo, Italy Saint Rose de Viterbo Catholic Church Longview, Washington |
| Feast | 4 September |
| Attributes | crown 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.