Saint Rosalie or in the Italian form Rosalia is the patron saint of Fishermen and of Palermo.
Saint Rosalia died in 1166.
Saint Rosalia is known for being the patron saint of Palermo, Italy. Some of her nicknames include "The Little Saint" and "La Santuzza". Each year there are festivals on July 15 and September 8 in honor of the saint.
Saint Rosalia became a saint due to her self-imposed seclusion and dedication to a life of prayer and penance. She is also remembered for her miraculous intercession during a plague in Sicily. After her death, she became known as a patron saint against epidemics and disease.
'Saint' means holy. Therefore Saint Rosalia was holy.
The bones of Saint Rosalia are housed in the Sanctuary of Santa Rosalia located in the Monte Pellegrino in Palermo, Italy.
The patron saints of Sicily are: •Andrew Avellino •Joseph •Nicholas of Myra •Rosalia
YesSaint Rosalia (1130--1166), also called La Santuzza or "The Little Saint", is the patron saint of Palermo, Italy, El Hatillo, Venezuela, and Zuata, Anzoátegui, Venezuela.
The Patron Saint Inex lists no patron saints of bears.
Saint Lillian is not a patron saint as per the Patron Saint Index.
As per the Patron Saint Index, there is no patron saint of wrestlers. However, Saint Sebastian is the patron saint of all athletics and athletes.
A patron saint is supposed to be a protector in the Catholic religion. Patron Saint Angelico is the patron saint of artists. A patron saint is a protector of life.