Novena of Saint Rafqa – Teacher of the Generations and Patron Saint of the Sufferers

Novena of Saint Rafqa – Teacher of the Generations and Patron Saint of the Sufferers
By Father Elias Hanna (L.M.O.)

Pray the Novena of Saint Rafqa, Patron Saint of the Sufferers. Written at her monastery in Lebanon, this 9-day devotion seeks healing and patience through her intercession.

Pray for strength, healing, and perseverance with this powerful novena to Saint Rafqa (Rebecca), the beloved Maronite nun of Lebanon.

Born in 1832, Saint Rafqa lived a life of deep humility, prayer, and sacrifice. She accepted great physical suffering in silence, offering all her pain for the salvation of souls. Her heroic patience and unwavering faith made her a true model of Christian holiness. Canonized in 2001, she is now venerated worldwide as the Patron Saint of the Sufferers.

This novena, written by Father Elias Hanna at the Monastery of Saint Joseph (where Saint Rafqa’s tomb is located), offers nine days of prayer and reflection for those seeking her intercession. Perfect for anyone carrying physical or emotional suffering or for prayer groups devoted to healing.