Saint Rita of Cascia

230.00

Standard size: 28/16 cm

Technique: tempera on wood, gilding

Materials: tempera, gold leaf, wood panel, varnish

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Description

Hand-painted icon of Saint Rita of Cascia – “Patron Saint of the Impossible”, abused wives and widows.

Rita of Cascia, born Margherita Lotti (1381 – 22 May 1457), was an Italian widow and Augustinian nun venerated as a saint in the Roman Catholic Church. After Rita’s husband died, she joined an Augustinian community of religious sisters, where she was known both for practicing mortification of the flesh and for the efficacy of her prayers. Pope Leo XIII canonized Rita on 24 May 1900. Her feast day is celebrated on 22 May. At her canonization ceremony, she was bestowed the title of Patroness of Impossible Causes, while in many Catholic countries, Rita came to be known as the patroness of abused wives and heartbroken women. Her incorrupt body remains in the Basilica of Santa Rita da Cascia. (Wikipedia)

 

High quality and classical Byzantine technique – tempera on wood.

  • The artist will draw this icon especially for you.
  • We’ll send an icon abroad with a certificate from National Gallery in Bulgaria (EU).
  • High quality safe packing and worldwide flat rate delivery options.