Saint Hezekiah the King of Judah

Orthodox icon of Saint Hezekiah, King of Judah 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.  

St. Hezekiah was the son of King Ahaz. He became King of Judah at the age of 25, and reigned at Jerusalem for 29 years. He reopened the Temple of Solomon and destroyed all the idols throughout his kingdom. At the 14th year of his reign, the Assyrian king Sennacherib, having conquered Israel, gathered his forces to make war upon Hezekiah. The Saint king turned to God in prayer, and an angel of the Lord struck down 185,000 soldiers in the Assyrian camp. Soon after the withdrawal of Sennacherib, Hezekiah fell ill. The Prophet Isaiah came to him through the will of God and told him to set his affairs in order, since he would soon die. But the power of Hezekiah’s prayer was so great that God prolonged his life for another 15 years. Hezekiah died at age 54 and was buried with great reverence at Jerusalem. His feast day is on August 28.