Orthodox Icon of Apostle Zacchaeus

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April 20th
Troparion (Tone 8)
Thou didst treasure the wealth of salvation and hate unjust gains, O blessed Zacchaeus. When the Saviour came to thy house thou didst bring forth the fruits of repentance: the righting of wrongs, protection of the poor, and a new, God-pleasing life.

Luke 19:1-10. And Jesus entered and passed through Jericho.
And, behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich. And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he was little of stature. And he ran before, and climbed up into a sycomore tree to see him: for he was to pass that way.
And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up, and saw him, and said unto him, Zacchaeus, make haste, and come down; for today I must abide at thy house.
And he made haste, and came down, and received him joyfully. And when they saw it, they all murmured, saying, That he was gone to be guest with a man that is a sinner.
And Zacchaeus stood, and said unto the Lord; Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have taken any thing from any man by false accusation, I restore him fourfold.
And Jesus said unto him, This day is salvation come to this house, forsomuch as he also is a son of Abraham. For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.

That's not the end of the story, however. Apostle Zacchaeus followed the Lord and, after Pentecost, followed Apostle Peter. St. Peter appointed him Bishop of Ceasarea in Palestine. He served the Lord faithfully and died in peace. Zacchaeus' life serves as an example of what is possible through repentance and as a caution against judging others. The crowd saw a short, devious tax collector. But Jesus looked up and saw a faithful Apostle and Bishop for his Church.

This icon is by the hand of Nicholas Papas. It is from the private collection of the Haas family.

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