The Fiery Ascension of the Prophet Elijah to Heaven. Wooden orthodox icon.
Original icon: 19th century.
The Prophet Elijah is one of the Old Testament prophets who lived during the time of the Israeli kings Ahab and Ahaziah (9th century BC); the teacher of the prophet Elisha, to whom he passed on his gift of prophecy. Judging by his nickname "Thesbite", he was a native of the city of Thisbe in Galilee. He was greatly revered in Ancient Rus', since, based on biblical texts, the people's consciousness attributed to him power over the elements: according to the word of the prophet Elijah, who denounced the wicked king Ahab, a three-year drought began on earth. At the end of his life, the prophet Elijah was taken to heaven in the flesh, ascending on a fiery chariot, and this episode was traditionally considered as a prototype of the future Resurrection of Christ and the Ascension of the Mother of God, as a symbolic expression of the continuity of the Old and New Testaments.
The icon shows the prophet Elijah being carried away by a whirlwind of chariots and fiery horses, while his disciple Elisha kneels in the foreground, holding a cloak thrown down to him (2 Samuel 2:11-13)
🖼 Product Features
• Printed on durable MDF wood panel
• Mineral pigment inks for long-lasting color
• Sealed with protective beeswax finish
• Ready to hang — includes mounted metal hook
• Handmade by Orthodox Christian artisans
• Lightweight yet solid: board thickness is 1.6 cm (0.6")
📏 Available Sizes
• 12 x 15 cm (5” x 6”)
• 23 x 30 cm (9” x 12”)
• 30 x 39 cm (12” x 15”)
🎁 Perfect for
• Orthodox Christian gifts
• Spiritual housewarming gifts
• Prayer corners and devotional altars
• Baptisms, name days, and feast days
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Our icons are made by Orthodox craftsmen in Portugal.
We hope it will be a good gift for you and your loved ones.
