St. Rose of Lima / St. John the Evangelist Rose was born in Lima, Peru Her nickname "Rosa" was a testament to her holy ties. See Iconography in Art and Architecture: Saint Henry II the Lame Note similarity to the St. Rose of Lima window in St. Louis RC Church Christian tradition says that John the Evangelist was one of Christ's original twelve apostles. See Iconography in Art and Architecture: St. John the Evangelist LARGER SIZE beneath top photo |