St. Rafka Custom Medal

Available in Sterling Silver, 14kt Yellow Gold, and 14kt Gold-Filled.

Three sizes to choose from:

• Large: 1 x 3/4 inch
• Standard: 3/4 x 1/2 inch
• Charm: 1/2 x 1/4 inch

Rafka, or Rafqa, lost her mother at age seven and became a nun to avoid marrying men chosen by her stepmother. She joined the Lebanese Order of St. Anthony of the Maronites where she prayed to share in Jesus Christ's sufferings. As she grew older, she began to fall ill, blind, and paralyzed, all of which caused pain but made her thankful.

Born: 6/29/1832 Himlaya, Lebanon
Died: 3/23/1914 St. Joseph's Convent, Lebanon
Patronage: Bodily ills, Loss of parents
Feast Day: March 23

All Bliss saint medal products are handmade in Rhode Island at every stage of production and include a lifetime manufacturer guarantee against tarnish or damage.

Brand: Catholic Inspirations