Saint Angela of Merici

Catholic icon of Saint Angela of Merici on thick plywood 20mm, which does not sting and keeps its shape over time. Preparation with acrylic stucco and have been used acrylic colors. It has been covered with varnish to keep the colors undiluted in time and humidity. Hanging clip included on the back of the icon. 

St. Angela was born in a small town in Lombardy in 1474. At the age of 10 she was left orphan and went to live with her uncle in the town of Salo. She joined the Third Order of St. Francis. When her uncle died she returned to her home and started an association of virgins who were to devote their lives to the religious training of young girls. In 1524, while traveling to the Holy Land, she suddenly became blind; despite this, she continued her journey and was cured of her blindness on her return, while praying before a crucifix, at the same place where she had been blinded. In 1535, St. Angela gathered with 12 young women and committed themselves in the founding of the Company of St. Ursula. Her goal was to elevate family life through the Christian education of future wives and mothers. In 1537, she was elected ''Mother and Mistress'' of the group. In 1540 St. Angela died in Brescia and was buried at the Church of St. Afra. Her feast day is on 27 January and is the patron saint of sickness, handicapped people, loss of parents, courage, strength and determination.