St. Roch, early 14th century. While on pilgrimage, Roch acquired renown for healing plague victims. He himself was stricken with the plague. Upon returning to his hometown, he was cast into prison as an accused spy, where he died.

Some variations on the life of St. Roch.

Gives as variant names for St. Roch: St. Rock of Montpellier, Roche, Rollock, and Seemirookie. Points out the difficulties in knowing exactly when he was born, died, or how long he lived.

Profile of St. Roch, also known as St. Rock, Rocco, Rollox, Roque, or Rochus. Illustrated, with links.

Paragraph on St. Roch, by Edmund LoPresti, with link to a short bibliography.

The mother lode. All about St. Roch, the Patron of Pestilence.

The Life of St. Rochus. Illustrated.