Byzantine Hand Painted Icon of Holy Prophet Elias on Chariot and Prophet Elisha.
Holy Prophet Elias lived in Gilead and exercised his prophetic work during the 9th and 10th centuries. His name, Elias, means "Yah is My God" in Hebrew. He lived an ascetic life and showed great zeal for the Teaching of God. His miracles were many and magnificent which testify to his highest theological importance.
When it was time, the Holy Prophet Elias ascended to heaven in a chariot of fire and in a whirlwind. During his ascension, he let his robe fall to earth to be picked up by his disciple Elisha, who by God's will would become the successor of Prophet Elijah "Elisha the son of Shaphat of Abel-meholah you shall anoint to be prophet in your place".
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The incarnate Angel, the Cornerstone of the Prophets, the second Forerunner of the Coming of Christ, the glorious Elias (Elijah), who from above, sent down to Elisha the grace to dispel sickness and cleanse lepers, abounds therefore in healing for those who honor him.
Hand-Painted Icons occupy a valuable place in ecclesiastical art because, beyond their obvious artistic value, a hand-painted icon unites man with the holiness of the depicted person.
For the Hand-Painted Icon of Holy Prophet Elias on Chariot and Prophet Elisha, our experienced painters use traditional techniques and high-quality materials that offer excellent depiction and durability over time.
All our Hand-Painted Icons are painted with egg tempera, while you can choose the size of the icon, the decoration of the background, the language of the inscriptions as well as the type of wood you wish to use.
Note: The final Icon may slightly differ from the catalog photo.
Iconographer: Holy Monastery of Pantokrator, Corfu
Availability: Made to order, usually ships within 14 to 21 days.
