Handmade Byzantine Icon of Jonah the Prophet.
Jonah the Prophet lived in the 8th century BC and is considered one of the Twelve Minor Prophets of the Old Testament. Once, God commissioned him to go to the city of Nineveh to teach the Word of God and prophesy its impending destruction.
Nevertheless, Jonah the Prophet did not follow his orders and boarded a ship bound for Spain. When a storm broke out and they were in danger of being shipwrecked, they judged Jonah as guilty and threw him into the sea.
There, a whale swallowed him and the Jonah was found in the animal's stomach. For three days and nights, Jonah prayed to God to save him, which he did. The whale released him on land.
After his miraculous rescue, Jonah the Prophet hastened to fulfill God's wish. So he arrived at Nineveh and led its people to the way of God.
Kontakion of Jonah the Prophet
(Podoben: “Today You have shown forth...”)
Enlightened by the Spirit, your pure heart became the dwelling place of most splendid prophecy; / for you saw things far off as if they were near. / Therefore, we honor you, blessed and glorious Prophet Jonah.
The Icon of Jonah 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: September 21
Iconographer: Maria Ginala, Tinos School of Fine Arts
Availability: Made to order, usually ships within 5 to 10 days.
