St. Rafka Custom Birthstone Rosary

These handmade patron saint rosaries feature sterling silver 3/4 x 1/2 inch patron saint medals and choice of three crucifix styles, on a silver-plate chain.

We offer a selection of 12 colors to pair with the Regular and Large crucifixes:

• Garnet Red (January)
• Amethyst Purple (February)
• Aquamarine Blue (March)
• Crystal White (April)
• Emerald Green (May)
• Light Amethyst Purple (June)
• Ruby Red (July)
• Peridot Green (August)
• Sapphire Blue (September)
• Tourmaline Pink (October)
• Topaz Yellow (November)
• Zircon Blue (December)

As well as seven additional options for the Special crucifix:

• 6mm Genuine Hematite
• 8mm Genuine Hematite
• 7mm Brown
• 8x5mm Genuine Black Onyx
• 8x6mm Genuine Black Onyx
• 7mm Genuine Black Onyx
• 7mm Aurora Borealis

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