The Prodigal Son

The parable of the Prodigal Son is heard on the second Sunday of the Triodion, a parable beloved and relevant to all Christians. This icon pictures the Father embracing the Prodigal Son upon his return from the far country, a deeply moving and iconic scene which represents Christ’s infinite love for us.  Take a look at this book "The Parable of the Prodigal Son, a Commentary in the Light of the Fathers" by Hieromonk Gregorios, Elder of the Cell of St. John the Theologian in Mount Athos, Greece.  *** This icon of The Prodigal Son is reproduced, with permission, from the authentic icon painted by the monks in the Cell of St. John the Theologian Holy Monastery of Koutloumousiou in Mount Athos, Greece. This icon is part of our collection “Icons from Mount Athos”, which features all icons from the Cell of St. John the Theologian. This icon is made of solid, natural limewood (Tilia) that has been prepared by hand using traditional methods and organic materials. The background consists of 22 Karat gold leaves that were meticulously applied by hand, piece by piece.  All of our icons are reproduced according to museum print standards and are authentic replicas of Holy Icons from Mount Athos and elsewhere. Learn more about how our Holy Icons are made here.