This is a small medal with sacred effigy, worn on the person for devotion. The face of Santa Rosa is on the reverse side of the medal The medal was made in 1952 in memory of the seventh centenary of the canonization process strongly requested of Pope Innocent IV in 1252. Rose of Viterbo, (Italian: Rosa da Viterbo; c. 1233 – 6 March 1251), was a young woman born in Viterbo, then a contested commune of the Papal States. She spent her brief life as a recluse, who was outspoken in her support of the papacy. Otherwise leading an unremarkable life, she later became known for her mystical gifts of prophecy and having miraculous powers. She is honoured as a saint by the Catholic Church and celebrated by the faithful of the city of Viterbo on 4 September with the transport of the Macchina di Santa Rosa, which takes place on the eve of that date, on the evening of 3 September.
Photogrammetry scan First attempt of focus stacking Dimensions: diameter 2.8 cm
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