Fiery Ascent of the Prophet Elijah Icon Nativity Woodcarvings These are carved by PEMA

These are carved by PEMA Woodcarvings of Ortisei

This icon depicts the Virgin Mary with the infant Jesus in a cave

though he die

“You who would destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days

I will make three tents here

Fiery Ascent of the Prophet Elijah Icon Nativity Woodcarvings These are carved by PEMAThe Prophet Elijah is taken up into Heaven while Elisha looks on. 2 Kings 2: 9 12: When they had crossed, Elijah said to Elisha, Ask what I shall do for you, before I am taken from you. And Elisha said, Please let there be a double portion of your spirit on me. And he said, You have asked a hard thing; yet, if you see me as I am being taken from you, it shall be so for you, but if you do not see me, it shall not be so. And as they still went on and