Saint Daniel the Prophet

Orthodox icon of Saint Daniel the Prophet on thick plywood 20mm, which does not sting and keeps its shape over time. Preparation with acrylic stucco and have been used acrylic colors. It has been covered with varnish to keep the colors undiluted in time and humidity. Hanging clip included on the back of the icon.

The Prophet Daniel, whose name means "my judge is God" or "God judges", came from an aristocratic family, and according to some, he came from the royal family of David. He had the gift of divination and prophecy and took a great position in the court of Nebuchad-nezzar, along with the three young Jews, Ananias, Azariah, and Mishael. Also, explained to the king of Babylon two dreams of prophetic significance. Nebuchadnezzar once asked the people to worship his golden idol. Ananias, Azariah and Mishael refused, so they threw them into the furnace of fire, from which they came out safe and sound. When Cyrus ascended the royal throne he asked the people not to pray for thirty days. But because Daniel was still praying to God, he was thrown into the lions pit, from where, with God's help, he came out unscathed. Surprised by the miracle, the king kept Daniel in his court, where he remained and died at an old age, probably in Susa.