Zacharias the Prophet - Byzantine Icon

Handmade Byzantine Icon of Zacharias the Prophet.

Zacharias the Prophet was one of the so-called Minor Prophets. He was of the tribe of Israel and was born in Gilead in Palestine.

With his prophecies about the coming of the Messiah and the glory that the tribe of Israel would receive, Zacharias the Prophet motivated the Israelites to build the Temple of Jerusalem. He passed away peacefully at an old age.

Apolytikion of Zacharias the Prophet

As we celebrate the memory of Thy Prophet Zacharias, O Lord, through him we beseech Thee to save our souls.

The Icon of Zacharias the Prophet is an exact copy of Byzantine art and is created by experienced craftsmen using the method of gold printing where hagiographic leaves of 22 karat gold are applied in detail to decorate the background.

During the final processing, the icon is painted with dark red color around the perimeter and polished with a special varnish to maintain its shine.

It is offered in level or recessed wooden surface and is suitable for wall mounting.

Feast: February 8

Iconographer: Maria Ginala, Tinos School of Fine Arts

Availability: Made to order, usually ships within 5 to 10 days.