Description
The miracle at Chonae in Christian tradition
The miracle of Archangel Michael at Chonae is remembered in Eastern Christian tradition as the saving of a church from diverted rivers. According to the account, the church custodian Archippus prayed as the waters approached. Michael opened a cleft in the rock with his staff, and the torrent flowed into it. The scene is commemorated on September 6.
Michael stands on the left in red and blue robes, with golden wings and a long staff. Blue streams run between orange rocks toward the opening below. On the right, the elderly Archippus raises his hands beside the church. These elements tell the story within a single composition, identified by an English inscription.
Made on linden wood in Poland
Art Christiana makes this icon to order in Poland on a linden wood panel prepared with two layers of primer. The image is printed directly onto the prepared wood, and decorative metal leaf, known as schlagmetal, is applied by hand to the gilded areas. This is a printed icon with hand-finished gilding. A certificate bearing the year of production and a hanging fixture are included.
For prayer and contemplation
This narrative icon can accompany reflection on prayer and trust in God. It suits a home prayer space or a parish setting where the story of Chonae is explained alongside other images of the archangels.