Prophet
David
The Sunday following Christmas
Sticheron (Tone 1)
Come, let us extol David the king, the
grandparent of God; for from him sprang out a stem, namely the
Virgin, and from that did shine forth Christ the Flower, renewing
the creation of Adam and Eve from corruption; for he is
compassionate.
David was the second and greatest king of Israel, Anointed by Samuel. By his victory over Goliath, he gained the hearts of his people and the friendship of Jonathan. His adultery with Bathsheba and the murder of her husband Uriah were followed by the death of his infant son, and the rebellion and death of his son, Absalom. He was quick to repent and is called "a man after God's own heart." He wrote and collected many of the Psalms.
This Icon is by the hand of Nicholas Papas. It is from St. Michael Orthodox Church in Monessen, PA.
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