Daniel the Prophet icon (2) Sizes in inches:4 x 6

Daniel the Prophet icon (2) Sizes in inches:4 x 6Orthodox icon of Daniel the Prophet (3). Copy of a contemporary icon. Commemorated December 17. The Holy Prophet Daniel is the fourth of the major prophets. In the years following 600 B. C. Jerusalem was conquered by the Babylonians, the Temple built by Solomon was destroyed, and many of the Israelite people were led away into the Babylonian Captivity. Among the captives were also the illustrious youths Daniel, Ananias, Azarias and Misael. King

one of the “chief men among the brethren” (Acts 15:22)

and seizing an appropriate moment

Filled with despair

most difficult tasks at the monastery

where he spent his time in prayer and fasting

Melchizedek met the Patriarch Abraham as he was returning from his victory over the kings (Genesis 14:18-24)

Believing the lie

upon which he slept

and finally he landed on the ground and breathed his last

but she was childless

By order of the emperor Leo IV (775-780)

Coming back to Athos