Saint Rosalia was born in Palermo, Sicily, as the daughter of Sinibald, the Lord of Roses and Quisquina. Remarkably, she was also a descendant of the famed Charlemagne.

During her younger years, Rosalia felt a profound detachment from worldly desires and instead developed an unwavering devotion to God. Leaving behind the comforts and status of her noble heritage, she sought solitude and spiritual fulfillment in a cave. Inside this cave, she inscribed a simple yet profound declaration: “I, Rosalia, daughter of Sinibald, Lord of Roses and Quisquina, have chosen to dwell in this cave out of love for my Lord, Jesus Christ.”

Embracing a life of solitude, Rosalia underwent rigorous mortifications and continually sought to strengthen her connection with God. Later in her life, she moved to Mount Pellegrino, located a mere three miles from Palermo. This relocation was symbolic: she was positioning herself close enough to her familial home to constantly remind herself of the worldly life she had renounced.

The world remained oblivious to her secluded life until after her death in 1160. It wasn’t until the 17th century, in 1625, that her body was discovered. This discovery occurred during the pontificate of Pope Urban VIII.

Saint Rosalia’s life, marked by deep spiritual commitment and a deliberate departure from worldly temptations, is commemorated on her feast day, September 4th.

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  1. During the month of July I visited my family in Sicily, Italy. While I was there they took to the Cathedral of St. Rosalia in Palermo, Sicily. I wanted to purchase a statue of St. Rosalia but my family was in a rush to return home for dinner so I left without buying the statue. Now that I’m back home in America I’ve been searching all over for a St. Rosalia statue but no here in America seems to have one nor knows where I can get one. Can you tell me where I can buy a statue of St. Rosalia? Can you give me a website to shop from that would have such a statue?

  2. Dear St. Rosalia,

    Please intercede for my brother, Jason whose birthday is your feast day. Pray that God the Father will fill him with the grace to overcome the world, the flesh,and the devil. Please watch over him and protect him.

    AMEN

  3. Saint Rosalia, pray for us. That we might also demonstrate such single-minded devotion to Our Lord God Almighty, Christ Crucified, Our Lady, and all the angels and saints who long to share eternal life with each of us. Amen.

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  4. Lord Jesus Christ, you have the words of everlasting life. May we never doubt your saving love and mercy, and the power of your word to bring healing, restoration, and freedom from every sin and oppression. Amen.

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