{"product_id":"18kt-yellow-gold-st-rafqa-oval-medal-pendant","title":"18KT Yellow Gold St Rafqa Oval Medal Pendant","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e18KT Yellow Gold St Rafqa Oval Medal Pendant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA St Rafqa medal  is a religious item dedicated to Saint Rafqa (also known as Saint Rafka or Rebecca), a Maronite nun from Lebanon who lived in the 19th century. Saint Rafqa is known for her deep faith, humility and suffering, which she offered up in union with Christ's passion. She is often invoked for healing, particularly for those suffering from chronic pain or illness, as she herself endured many years of physical suffering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe medal typically features an image of St Rafqa, often depicted in her nun's habit, with an expression of serenity and devotion. In some cases the medal may also include inscriptions or symbols related to her life and her devotion to Christ and the Virgin Mary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWearing a St Rafqa medal is a way for the faithful to seek her intercession, especially for strength in times of suffering or illness. It also serves as a reminder of her virtues of patience, humility and unwavering faith. Like other religious medals, it is often worn as a personal devotion and as a symbol of one's faith and connection to the saint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Holy Grace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54483399999763,"sku":"18KT-Medal-007","price":1402.63,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0991\/7222\/1203\/files\/18KT-Medal-007.png?v=1787454345","url":"https:\/\/holygrace.com.au\/products\/18kt-yellow-gold-st-rafqa-oval-medal-pendant","provider":"Holy Grace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}