St. Luke the Apostle and Evangelist icon (3) Size s in inches:8 x 11

St. Luke the Apostle and Evangelist icon (3) Size s in inches:8 x 11Orthodox icon of Saint Luke the Apostle and Evangelist (3). Copy of an icon of 16 cent. Moscow Protector Saint of Physicians and Nurses. Commemorated October 18. T The Holy Apostle and Evangelist Luke, was a native of Syrian Antioch, a companion of the holy Apostle Paul (Phil. 1: 24, 2 Tim. 4: 10 11), and a physician enlightened in the Greek medical arts. Hearing about Christ, Luke arrived in Palestine and fervently accepted the preaching of salvation

Orthodox icon of Saint Kalliope

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and Resurrection

Wearied by contact with the world

The event portrayed in this Orthodox icon is recorded in Scripture (Matthew 17:1

the destruction and renewal of Jerusalem and of the Temple

Then take the clay and put it on his eyes

The most common is John 8:12: Again Jesus spoke to them

Through the prayers of the Fathers of the Council all the idols fell down except one

You have granted me to go through fire for Your Name

The Holy Martyr Sebastian was a valued soldier having the position of head of the imperial guards

The emperor decided on exile instead of execution