Byzantine Hand Painted Icon of Daniel the Prophet.
The Prophet Daniel was descended from the tribe of David and in 605 the Babylonians captured him and held him as a hostage. Nevertheless, he received a great education and became a counselor at the court of King Nabuchodonosor.
With his prophetic gift he gained fame and won the confidence of the king, whom the Prophet Daniel warned of the end of his rule.
When Cyrus became the king of Babylon, the Prophet Daniel remained at the court but because he continued praying to God, the Lord ordered him to be locked in an arena with lions. Miraculously, Daniel exited the arena unharmed.
Troparion of Daniel the Prophet
Great are the accomplishments of faith, / for the Three Holy Youths rejoiced in the source of the flame, as if by restful waters,/ and the Prophet Daniel appeared as a shepherd of lions as of sheep. / By their prayers, O Christ God, save our souls.
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 Daniel the Prophet, 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.
Feast: December 17
Iconographer: Maria Ginala, Tinos School of Fine Arts
Availability: Made to order, usually ships within 14 to 21 days.