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Orthodox Prayer to St. Rachel
Troparion (Tone 2)
Verily, we celebrate the memory of Righteous Rachel.
Through her we implore thee, O Lord, save our souls.
St. Rachel's Marriage to Jacob
(Genesis 29: 9-20)9 While he (Jacob) was still talking
with them, Rachel came with her father's sheep, for
she was a shepherdess. 10 When Jacob saw Rachel daughter
of Laban, his mother's brother, and Laban's sheep, he
went over and rolled the stone away from the mouth of
the well and watered his uncle's sheep. 11 Then Jacob
kissed Rachel and began to weep aloud. 12 He had told
Rachel that he was a relative of her father and a son
of Rebekah. So she ran and told her father.
13 As soon as Laban heard the news about Jacob, his
sister's son, he hurried to meet him. He embraced him
and kissed him and brought him to his home, and there
Jacob told him all these things. 14 Then Laban said
to him, "You are my own flesh and blood."
16 Now Laban had two daughters; the name of the older
was Leah, and the name of the younger was Rachel. 17
Leah had weak [a] eyes, but Rachel was lovely in form,
and beautiful. 18 Jacob was in love with Rachel and
said, "I'll work for you seven years in return
for your younger daughter Rachel."
19 Laban said, "It's better that I give her to
you than to some other man. Stay here with me."
20 So Jacob served seven years to get Rachel, but they
seemed like only a few days to him because of his love
for her.
St. Rachel Remembered
St. Rachel is remembered today by Christians, Muslims,
and the Jewish people. She has relevance for all of
God's believers because she was the wife of Jacob from
whom the twelve tribes originated. One of these tribes
resulted in the birth of Jesus Christ.
Many Christians wear a St. Rachel charm or a St. Rachel
pendant in honor of this important historical figure.
Wearing a St. Rachel necklace reminds all believers
in God where the roots of their religions originated.
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St. Rachel
Pendants are available in 14k gold, sterling silver
and gold filled.
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St. Rachel
Necklace. Have the jewelry store engrave the recipient's
name on the back of the pendant along with a short
message or date if appropriate.
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Large Gold St. Rachel
Medallions are available in 14k gold, gold filled
and sterling silver. All sterling silver items
come with a 18 inch or 24 inch chain.
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St. Rachel
Charm is the perfect size for a charm bracelet
or a necklace for a child. All gold filled and
sterling silver pendants come with a chain.
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