Byzantine Hand Painted 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.
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 Jonah 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: September 21
Iconographer: Maria Ginala, Tinos School of Fine Arts
Availability: Made to order, usually ships within 14 to 21 days.
