{"product_id":"the-fiery-ascent-of-the-prophet-elijah-12x16-embroidered-orthodox-icon","title":"The Fiery Ascent of the Prophet Elijah  12x16 Embroidered Orthodox Icon","description":"This large-format embroidered icon of Saint Barbara the Great Martyr is a formal devotional work, created in our Ohio workshop using traditional Orthodox iconographic proportions and high-density liturgical embroidery techniques.\u003cbr\u003e\nMeasuring 12 x 16 inches, this icon is designed as a centerpiece icon — suitable for a home prayer corner, chapel, parish office, or devotional display.\u003cbr\u003e\nUnlike printed canvas or flat reproductions, this icon is fully embroidered with thousands of precision stitches, producing a living surface of light, depth, and texture that gently responds to natural illumination.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAbout Saint Barbara\u003cbr\u003e\nSaint Barbara is venerated throughout the Orthodox world as a protector against sudden death and a powerful intercessor for those facing fear, injustice, and suffering. Her icon is often kept in prayer corners, near bedsides, and in homes seeking her steadfast protection and courage.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCraftsmanship Details\u003cbr\u003e\n• Fully embroidered textile icon — not printed\u003cbr\u003e\n• High-density satin, fill, and contour stitching\u003cbr\u003e\n• Traditional Byzantine color palette\u003cbr\u003e\n• Carefully balanced facial shading for natural reverence\u003cbr\u003e\n• Finished by hand in our workshop\u003cbr\u003e\n• Large 12x16 format for devotional presence\u003cbr\u003e\nEach icon is produced individually with close attention to stitch tension, color harmony, and facial expression. Slight variations are a natural result of genuine handcrafted embroidery and are part of its authenticity.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhy Our Icons Are Different\u003cbr\u003e\nWe do not outsource production.\u003cbr\u003e\nWe do not use mass-printed reproductions.\u003cbr\u003e\nWe do not sell stock imports.\u003cbr\u003e\nEvery Orthodox icon we offer is embroidered in-house, allowing us to preserve the spiritual integrity, artistic balance, and tactile beauty that true iconography deserves.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nPerfect For\u003cbr\u003e\n• Home prayer corners\u003cbr\u003e\n• Gift for name day or feast day\u003cbr\u003e\n• Clergy and monastic gifts\u003cbr\u003e\n• Orthodox converts and catechumens\u003cbr\u003e\n• Heirloom devotional collections","brand":"Orthodox Gifts \u0026 Crafts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47265840103682,"sku":"ET-4443933920","price":245.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/2663\/7058\/files\/il_fullxfull.7667949189_7r3z.jpg?v=1768864226","url":"https:\/\/orthodoxgiftsandcrafts.com\/products\/the-fiery-ascent-of-the-prophet-elijah-12x16-embroidered-orthodox-icon","provider":"Orthodox Gifts \u0026 Crafts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}