St. Rosalia, a hermitess who died in about 1160, is the patroness of Sicily.

Life of St. Rosalia.

St. Rosalia has two feast days, 4 September and 15 July. She is venerated for a miracle five centuries after her death, when her relics rescued Palermo from a plague.

Brief biography of St. Rosalia, and photos of her cave and annual procession in her honor.

Profile of St. Rosalia, also known as La Santuzza (the little saint). Illustrated, with links.