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In Italy’s cultural history, why is Santa Rosalia honored as the protector of Palermo? |
| • because she founded the first cathedral |
| • becauseshe saved the city from a plague |
| • because she led a famous naval victory |
| • because she brought Christianity to Sicily |
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