St Rosalia / Commans
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St Rosalia / Commans
SAINT ROSALIA Sicilian saint who lived in a grotto Date: - 1160
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1160 Grotto Halo Kneeling Lived Pious Rosalia Sicilian
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1. Title: A Pious Moment with Saint Rosalia, the Sicilian Patroness (1160) Saint Rosalia, also known as Santa Rosalia or Rosalia of Palermo, is a revered figure in Sicilian history and Catholicism. Born in the late 11th or early 12th century in the town of Palermo, she is best known for her dedication to a solitary life in a grotto near Monte Pellegrino. The exact dates of her life are uncertain, but she is believed to have lived around 1160. In this evocative image, Saint Rosalia is depicted in a moment of deep devotion and communion with her divine protector. Kneeling in the dimly lit grotto, her halo glows with an ethereal light, casting an otherworldly aura around her. Her pious expression and outstretched hands convey her unwavering faith and connection to the divine. The grotto, a natural cave nestled in the cliffs of Monte Pellegrino, became a place of pilgrimage after Saint Rosalia's death. According to legend, the people of Palermo were plagued by a severe cholera epidemic in the late 1600s. In a vision, they were instructed to search for the remains of the long-forgotten saint and bring them back to the city. When her remains were discovered in the grotto, the epidemic miraculously ended, and Saint Rosalia was hailed as the protector of Palermo. Today, Saint Rosalia is celebrated as the patron saint of Palermo and Sicily, and her feast day, September 15, is a major holiday in the region. This image serves as a reminder of her enduring legacy and the profound impact she continues to have on the people of Sicily and beyond.
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