ICON OF THE ASCENSION (Michurin)
This icon is a reproduction of an icon of Christ’s Ascension into Heaven. It is one of our “decorative” or “mute” icons — it is merely a reproduction of an image, as opposed to our “talking” icons, which display quotes from Scripture when touched.
Our icons are created for private use and display in churches and other places in SL. They should not be resold or adapted for resale. Their size and position can be modified. Copy and Transfer permissions depend upon the particular version of the icon purchased.
THE ASCENSION
After Jesus Resurrection, he appears over a period of seven weeks to the disciples, and then is taken up into Heaven before their eyes. This event is known as the Ascension. Here is how it is described in the first chapter of the Acts of the Apostles:
“So when they had come together, they asked him, “Lord, is this the time when you will restore the kingdom to Israel?” He replied, “It is not for you to know the times or periods that the Father has set by his own authority. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” When he had said this, as they were watching, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him out of their sight. While he was going and they were gazing up toward heaven, suddenly two men in white robes stood by them. They said, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking up toward heaven? This Jesus, who has been taken up from you into heaven, will come in the same way as you saw him go into heaven.”” (Acts 1:6-11)
In the icon, Jesus is depicted rising into Heaven with angels in attendance as the Apostles watch.
ABOUT THIS ICON
The original of this icon is from Michurin, Bulgaria, and dates to the 16th century. It is housed in the Burgas art gallery in public domain. The original is a double-sided icon, with an icon of the Virgin with Christ on the opposite side. (This feature is not reproduced in the digital icon.). https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=File:Christ-Ascension-icon-Michurin-Bulgaria-16century.jpg&oldid=241591154
ABOUT US
Windows Into Heaven produces icons for use in Second Life: both “talking” icons and basic or “mute” icons which are simple prim images. We use only images that are in public domain. Our icons are sold at nominal cost, so that they may be widely used. All icons can be edited by the buyer with respect to size and orientation, but the image (and in the case of “talking” icons, the text and script) cannot be edited. Please note the copy/transfer permissions for the particular icon.
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