Description
A life of faith and everyday service
Saint Josephine Bakhita became a Canossian sister in Italy after suffering enslavement in her early life in Sudan. Much of her religious life was spent in Schio, where she served her community in everyday duties. She died on February 8, 1947, and was canonized in 2000. Her witness connects Christian hope with the dignity of every person.
This portrait shows Bakhita in a brown habit, with a small book held between her hands and an oval medal on her chest. Her black head covering and the folds of the warm brown fabric frame a direct, calm gaze. A halo and gilded ground surround the figure. The saint's name is written in English.
Made on linden wood in Poland
Art Christiana makes this icon to order in Poland on a linden wood panel prepared with two layers of primer. The image is printed directly onto the prepared wood, and decorative metal leaf, known as schlagmetal, is applied by hand to the gilded areas. This is a printed icon with hand-finished gilding. A certificate bearing the year of production and a hanging fixture are included.
For prayer and contemplation
The image can provide a focus for reading Bakhita's biography, personal prayer or discussion of forgiveness in a catechetical setting. The brown-habit composition offers a distinct choice for a home prayer space or a gift to a religious sister.