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St. Rita 43"
  • St. Rita 43"
  • Saint Rita 45" - 1884  - 2

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Saint Rita was born to two well-respected peacemakers called Antonio and Amata Lotti. Rita became acquainted with the local Augustinian nuns and was attracted to their way of life, however her parents arranged a marriage for to Paolo Mancini, to provide her safety and security. She had two sons with him. Her husband ended up being a victim of a conflict with a rival family, and was murdered when his sons were still young. In those times, it was society's expectation that the boy should avenge their father to defend the family honour. Rita, influenced by her parents' peacemaking examples, prayed that her boys would not follow through with avenging their father, and often pointed out the image of the crucified Christ, explaining that he too forgave those who killed him. Her prayers were answered when both her sons succumbed to a deadly illness. Saint Rita wanted to join the Augustinian convent, but the sisters refused her request, informing her that members of the rivals' family who killed her husband lived at the convent, and they did not want any conflict. Saint Rita, inspired by her three patron saints, St. Augustine of Hippo, St. Nicholas of Tolentine and John the Baptist, she set off to her husband's family to start the peace. She managed to convince them and, the rival family, seeing this, were astounded and agreed to the peace treaty. Rita was finally accepted into the convent at 36 years of age. She lived a regular life of prayer and contemplation until Good Friday 1442, where she spoke to an image of Christ that was very dear to her, proclaiming her willingness to relieve Christ's suffering by sharing even the smallest part of his pain. Her prayer was answered, and she was united with Jesus in a profound experience of spiritual intimacy, a thorn from his crown penetrating her forehead - this wound remained open and visible until the day of her death fifteen years later. She asked a relative to bring her a rose from her family home's garden and to bring it back to her. Unconvinced as it was January and out of season, the relative still went, and was astonished to find a single rose on an otherwise barren bush. Saint Rita passed away peacefully on 22nd May 1457.

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Saint Rita 45" - 1884

Saint Rita 45" - 1884

Due to the size of this item, delivery outside of the UK mainland will be calculated once we receive your order. This is to ensure that we get the item to you as soon as we can at the best price possible.

To discuss any additional delivery costs prior to placing your order, please contact our customer service team. *Note that delivery costs calculated prior to your order being placed may be subject to change, due to fluctuating shipping costs. 

Saint Rita was born to two well-respected peacemakers called Antonio and Amata Lotti. Rita became acquainted with the local Augustinian nuns and was attracted to their way of life, however her parents arranged a marriage for to Paolo Mancini, to provide her safety and security. She had two sons with him. Her husband ended up being a victim of a conflict with a rival family, and was murdered when his sons were still young. In those times, it was society's expectation that the boy should avenge their father to defend the family honour. Rita, influenced by her parents' peacemaking examples, prayed that her boys would not follow through with avenging their father, and often pointed out the image of the crucified Christ, explaining that he too forgave those who killed him. Her prayers were answered when both her sons succumbed to a deadly illness. Saint Rita wanted to join the Augustinian convent, but the sisters refused her request, informing her that members of the rivals' family who killed her husband lived at the convent, and they did not want any conflict. Saint Rita, inspired by her three patron saints, St. Augustine of Hippo, St. Nicholas of Tolentine and John the Baptist, she set off to her husband's family to start the peace. She managed to convince them and, the rival family, seeing this, were astounded and agreed to the peace treaty. Rita was finally accepted into the convent at 36 years of age. She lived a regular life of prayer and contemplation until Good Friday 1442, where she spoke to an image of Christ that was very dear to her, proclaiming her willingness to relieve Christ's suffering by sharing even the smallest part of his pain. Her prayer was answered, and she was united with Jesus in a profound experience of spiritual intimacy, a thorn from his crown penetrating her forehead - this wound remained open and visible until the day of her death fifteen years later. She asked a relative to bring her a rose from her family home's garden and to bring it back to her. Unconvinced as it was January and out of season, the relative still went, and was astonished to find a single rose on an otherwise barren bush. Saint Rita passed away peacefully on 22nd May 1457.

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Saint Rita 45" - 1884

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High quality statue made of a strong and lightweight resin, making it easy for handling. Expertly crafted using traditional moulds. Hand painted with fine attention to detail. Ideal for indoor and outdoor use. Available in a multitude of finishes, including an optional special weather-proof coating to allow for long lasting outdoor display.

If required, colour and detail customisation is available upon request.

Product Details

1884

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Height
45"
Weight
Up to 10kg

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