This graceful hand-painted icon honors Saint Rebecca of Lebanon, also known as Saint Rafka, a 19th-century Maronite nun known for her deep humility, radiant faith, and redemptive suffering. Painted in the revered Byzantine style using egg tempera and adorned with genuine 22K gold leaf, the icon is set on a hand-carved wood panel that highlights its spiritual character and timeless beauty.
Saint Rafka dedicated her life to prayer, service, and union with Christ. After offering herself as a victim for the suffering of others, she was afflicted with blindness and painful illness, which she bore with serenity and joy. Her life remains a testament to divine love amid trial and an encouragement to all who carry crosses.
Feast Day:
March 23 (Maronite Church)
Features:
Traditional Byzantine-style hand painting using egg tempera
Embellished with genuine 22K gold leaf
Mounted on asymmetrically hand-carved natural wood
A moving witness of redemptive suffering and spiritual joy
An inspiring gift of faith for those seeking comfort, healing, and strength
May the prayers of Saint Rafka bring peace to the afflicted and strengthen all who call upon her in faith.
Materials:
Surface: Wood & hardboard
Width: 6.5 inches
Height: 9 inches
Depth: 1 inch