An emblem of beauty and love. These fiowers, in Christian art are associated with
Blessed Virgin Mary where they typically encircle the Heart of Mary, the "Mystical Rose"
Saint Angelus of Jerusalem
Saint Cecilia
Saint Columba of Rieta
Saint Dorothea
Saint Elizabeth of Hungary
Saint Hermengild
Saint Joscius
Saint Lydwina
Saint Rita of Cascia
Saint Rose of Lima
Saint Teresa of Jesus
Saint Valentine
Saint Victoria
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