Isaiah the Prophet - Byzantine Icon

Handmade Byzantine Icon of Isaiah the Prophet.

Isaiah the Prophet was born around 774 BC. in Jerusalem. After a vision he saw, he assumed the prophetic grace and became one of the four great Prophets of antiquity.

His name means "God saves" and this is what the Isaiah the Prophet preached about the coming of the Messiah. He called everyone to turn away from sin and idols while at the same time encouraging them with hope for the future.

Apolytikion of Isaiah the Prophet

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

The Icon of Isaiah 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: May 9

Iconographer: Maria Ginala, Tinos School of Fine Arts

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