The Syro-Phoenician Woman
This icon depicts the New Testament story in which a woman who is not Jewish follows Jesus to ask him to heal her daughter. The disciples try to turn away, but she persists, and finally Jesus confronts her to ask why he should help her, since she is not a Jew. She famously replies, “even the dogs can eat the crumbs that fall from the master’s table.” Jesus then recognizes her powerful faith and her daughter is healed. This icon measures 9.5 x 12.5 inches.
This icon depicts the New Testament story in which a woman who is not Jewish follows Jesus to ask him to heal her daughter. The disciples try to turn away, but she persists, and finally Jesus confronts her to ask why he should help her, since she is not a Jew. She famously replies, “even the dogs can eat the crumbs that fall from the master’s table.” Jesus then recognizes her powerful faith and her daughter is healed. This icon measures 9.5 x 12.5 inches.
This icon depicts the New Testament story in which a woman who is not Jewish follows Jesus to ask him to heal her daughter. The disciples try to turn away, but she persists, and finally Jesus confronts her to ask why he should help her, since she is not a Jew. She famously replies, “even the dogs can eat the crumbs that fall from the master’s table.” Jesus then recognizes her powerful faith and her daughter is healed. This icon measures 9.5 x 12.5 inches.