St Rose of Lima, also known as Santa Rosa de Lima in Spanish, was a member of the Third Order of Saint Dominic, in Lima, Peru. The first person to be born in the Americas who was canonized by the Roman Catholic Church, she became known because of her asceticism throughout her life. She was also known for her efforts to help the poor, which includes turning a room in her parents’ house into an infirmary for the destitute children as well as the elderly people. Despite being born into a rich noble family, she was drawn to a spiritual life from an early age. Her mother wanted her to get married, but she refused and took a vow of virginity. She passed away at the early age of 31. It is said that several miracles occurred sometime after her death.