Codice prodotto: L10339
Memorial Day: August 16
When did Saint Roch live: 14th century AD
BIOGRAPHY:
Saint Roch was born around 1295 in Montpellier, France, into a wealthy family. After his parents' death, he distributed his inheritance to the poor and embraced an ascetic life. During a pilgrimage to Rome, he devoted himself to caring for plague victims, reportedly performing many miraculous healings. Eventually, he contracted the disease himself and withdrew into solitude, where, according to tradition, a dog brought him bread daily until he recovered. Upon returning to Montpellier, he was mistakenly imprisoned as a spy and died after several years in captivity.
PATRONAGE:
St. Roch is the patron saint of plague victims, nurses, pharmacists, surgeons, pilgrims, and domestic animals.
SYMBOLISM, DEPICTION:
The symbols of San Roch are the plague sore on his leg, representing both his suffering and healing power and the pilgrim's staff symbolizing his spiritual journey.
PATRON SAINT OF:
Roch, Rochus, Rocco, Roque, Rocky, Rokas, Roche, Rocho, Rochon, Rochet, Roché, Roc