Description
Paula of Rome: Scripture and monastic hospitality
Saint Paula of Rome (347-404) was a Roman widow who traveled to the Holy Land and settled in Bethlehem. A supporter of Saint Jerome, she helped establish monasteries and accommodation for pilgrims. Her life connects the study of Scripture with the practical work of sustaining religious communities and welcoming travelers.
A dark habit and an open scroll
The image portrays Paula in a dark veil and habit, with a pale wimple and a cord at the waist. She holds an open scroll and raises the index finger of her other hand. A circular halo surrounds her head against the gold-tone field. The icon can accompany prayer in a home, religious community, or guesthouse; the scroll also gives it a place in a room used for spiritual reading.
Made in Poland on linden wood
Art Christiana makes this icon to order on a linden-wood board with two coats of primer. The image is printed directly onto the prepared surface and finished with decorative gold-tone metal leaf (schlagmetal). A certificate bearing the production year and a hanging fixture are attached to the back.