Icon - Holy Prophet Elijah - Wood

Hand painted icon of Holy Prophet Elijah.

According to legend, Elijah ascends to heaven with thunder and lightning. Lightning emanated both from the saint's chariot and from the hooves of the six horses with which the heavenly chariot was harnessed. .

The prophet Elijah appeared to bring the Jewish people back to the True God because they had become involved in idolatry under the influence of Jezebel.

What is characteristic of Elijah is that he preaches and rebukes boldly and fearlessly.

Elijah is mentioned in the Gospel after the last words of Christ, when those standing before the cross thought that Jesus was calling him for help.