{"product_id":"prophet-elijah-icon-orthodox-catholic-christian-icon-of-the-holy-prophet-elias-fiery-zealot-of-god-patron-of-the-carmelite-order-protector-against-drought","title":"Prophet Elijah Icon – Orthodox \u0026 Catholic Christian Icon","description":"\u003ch2\u003eIcon of the Prophet Elijah in the Desert\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eVenerate the sacred image of the \u003cstrong\u003eHoly Prophet Elijah\u003c\/strong\u003e (Hebrew: \u003cem\u003eEliyyahu\u003c\/em\u003e; Greek: \u003cem\u003eElias\u003c\/em\u003e; Latin: \u003cem\u003eElias\u003c\/em\u003e), one of the greatest and most powerful prophets of the Old Testament, revered across Orthodox, Catholic, and all Christian traditions as a towering pillar of faith, prayer, and divine zeal. In iconography the Prophet Elijah is classically depicted ascending to Heaven in a fiery chariot, surrounded with flames, harnessed to four winged horses — an image that has captivated Christian hearts for centuries and serves as a powerful reminder of God's glory and the ultimate victory of faith.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife of the Holy Prophet Elijah\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSaint Epiphanius of Cyprus gives the following account of the birth of the Prophet Elijah: \"When Elijah was born, his father Sobach saw in a vision angels of God around him. They swaddled him with fire and fed him with flames.\" The name Elijah — \u003cem\u003ethe Lord's strength\u003c\/em\u003e — given to the infant, defined his whole life. From the years of his youth he dedicated himself to the One God, settled in the wilderness and spent his life in strict fasting, meditation, and prayer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eElijah was a prophet and miracle worker who lived in the northern kingdom of Israel during the reign of King Ahab in the 9th century BC. He defended the worship of the Hebrew God Yahweh over that of the Canaanite deity Baal. King Ahab's wife Jezebel had introduced the worship of false gods throughout Israel, leading the people into spiritual ruin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIn his most famous act of faith, Elijah asked God to send fire from heaven to consume his sacrifice, which had been drenched in water. God answered his prayer, and the people of Israel were convinced of the power of the one true God. He then called down rain, ending three and a half years of devastating drought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWhen the brook dried up, God sent Elijah to the widow of Zarephath, from whose scanty store he was supported for the space of two years. During this period the widow's son died, and was restored to life by Elijah.\u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"inline-flex\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAfter his trials, Elijah fled to Mount Horeb (Mount Sinai), and while hiding in a cave, God spoke to him through a soft whispering sound, giving him guidance and assuring the prophet that all would be well. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eOne day, as he was speaking with his successor Elisha, \"a fiery chariot and fiery horses parted them both asunder, and Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven\" (2 Kings 2:11). Elijah later appeared alongside Moses at the Transfiguration of Jesus on Mount Tabor.\u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"inline-flex\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Do Christians Pray to the Prophet Elijah For?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe Prophet Elijah is one of the most powerfully invoked intercessors in the Christian tradition. Believers turn to him for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e🌧️ \u003cstrong\u003eRain, drought relief, and favorable weather\u003c\/strong\u003e — we pray to him for deliverance from drought and to ask for seasonable weather \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e🔥 \u003cstrong\u003eFervent, powerful prayer\u003c\/strong\u003e — James 5:16–18 cites Elijah's prayers which started and ended the famine in Israel as examples of how the fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e💪 \u003cstrong\u003eStrength of faith in times of persecution\u003c\/strong\u003e — he is the model for all who stand alone against corruption and godlessness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e😔 \u003cstrong\u003eConsolation in depression and despair\u003c\/strong\u003e — he experienced profound loneliness in the desert, yet was comforted by God's still, small voice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e🚗 \u003cstrong\u003eBlessing of vehicles\u003c\/strong\u003e — Saint Elijah is the patron of the Carmelite Order and of vehicle blessings \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong\u003eHealing and miracles\u003c\/strong\u003e — he raised the dead and multiplied food; the faithful invoke him for miraculous intervention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e🕊️ \u003cstrong\u003eSpiritual zeal and conversion\u003c\/strong\u003e — those seeking a renewed fire in their faith pray to the \"Zealot of God\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e🌍 \u003cstrong\u003eProtection of nations\u003c\/strong\u003e — he is the patron saint of Bosnia and Herzegovina \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeast Day\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe Prophet Elijah is celebrated by members of the Carmelite Order as well as many Eastern Christians on \u003cstrong\u003eJuly 20\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is a feast that honors the life of the Old Testament prophet and his fiery ascent into Heaven. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"inline-flex\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e For Orthodox Christians following the Julian Calendar, this falls on August 2nd in the Gregorian Calendar. This day is a major holiday in Lebanon, where the saint is known as \"St. Elias the Living,\" because it is believed he did not die but rode his fiery chariot to heaven — a tradition celebrated with fireworks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eOriginal icon - 19 cent\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🖼 Product Features\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach icon in our workshop is made to last a lifetime and beyond. The image is printed with rich, fade-resistant pigment inks on a premium solid-core wood panel — then hand-finished with a natural beeswax coating that deepens the colors, protects the surface, and gives each piece the warm, reverent quality of a traditionally crafted sacred object. A metal hanging hook is included on the back, so your icon is ready to display the moment it arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrafted on a premium wood panel — 1.6 cm (0.6\") thick, sturdy yet lightweight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFade-resistant pigment print — rich, true-to-life colors that last for generations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural beeswax finish — hand-applied for depth, protection, and a traditional feel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReady to hang — metal hook pre-attached on the reverse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-finished by Orthodox Christian artisans in Portugal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📏 Available Sizes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Small – 12 x 15 cm (5” x 6”)\u003cbr\u003e• Medium – 23 x 30 cm (9” x 12”)\u003cbr\u003e• Large – 30 x 39 cm (12” x 15”)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🎁 Perfect For\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Meaningful Orthodox Christian gifts\u003cbr\u003e• Housewarming and family blessings\u003cbr\u003e• Prayer corners and devotional spaces\u003cbr\u003e• Baptisms, name days, weddings, and feast days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌍 Worldwide Delivery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSecurely packed and shipped worldwide from Portugal with tracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✨ Crafted with Tradition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach icon is carefully made by Orthodox Christian artisans in Portugal — created to become a lasting blessing for your home or a treasured gift for someone you love.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe name of this saint in different languages⬅️\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChinese (Simplified): 圣先知以利亚\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCzech: Svatý prorok Eliáš\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDanish: Sankt profet Elias\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDutch: Heilige profeet Elia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnglish: Holy Prophet Elijah\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstonian: Püha prohvet Eelija\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinnish: Pyhä profeetta Elia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrench: Saint prophète Élie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGerman: Heiliger Prophet Elija\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreek: Άγιος προφήτης Ηλίας\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItalian: Santo profeta Elia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese: 聖預言者エリヤ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLatvian: Svētais pravietis Elija\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLithuanian: Šventasis pranašas Elijas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNorwegian: Sankt profet Elias\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolish: Święty prorok Eliasz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePortuguese: Santo profeta Elias\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRomanian: Sfântul proroc Ilie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRussian: Святой пророк Илия\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerbian: Свети пророк Илија\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlovak: Svätý prorok Eliáš\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlovenian: Sveti prerok Elija\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpanish: Santo profeta Elías\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwedish: Sankt profet Elia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUkrainian: Святий пророк Ілля\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"Icons of Saints","offers":[{"title":"12x15 cm (5”x6”)","offer_id":52036072866075,"sku":null,"price":100.61,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"23x30 cm (9\"x12\")","offer_id":52036072898843,"sku":null,"price":181.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30x39 cm (12\"x15\")","offer_id":52036072931611,"sku":null,"price":234.36,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/3805\/4171\/files\/Prophet_Elijah_Icon_4.jpg?v=1778497823","url":"https:\/\/iconsofsaints.com\/products\/prophet-elijah-icon-orthodox-catholic-christian-icon-of-the-holy-prophet-elias-fiery-zealot-of-god-patron-of-the-carmelite-order-protector-against-drought","provider":"iconsofsaints.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}