The Parable of the Publican and Pharisee

Orthodox icon of the Publican and Pharisee 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.

NOTICE: This icon is not painted by me...but if you order you will receive the same style of icon with little different colours or details.

Telonis (Publican) was a tax collector, which meant he practiced a profession that was generally despised. The Pharisee belonged to the rulling party, the elite of society and administration. The Lord spoke this parable: ''Two people went up to the temple to pray. One was a Pharisee and the other a Publican. The Pharisee stood ostentatiously and prayed the following prayer about himself: ''God, I thank you that I am not like other people, a rapist, unjust, adulterer, or even like this Publican. I fast twice a week and give a tenth of all my income to the temple''. The Publican, on the contrary, stood far back and did not even dare to raise his eyes to heaven. He would beat his breast and say: ''God, have mercy on the sinner''. I assure you that he went home innocent and reconciled to God, while the other did not; for whoever exalts himself will be humbled,  and whoever humbles himself will be exalted''.