Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Weeping Icon of St. George in Israel


Faithful flock to see weeping icon of St. George

By Joseph Marks, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tuesday, 09 June 2009

RAMLA, Israel — Christians have been flocking to this dusty Israeli town to see what locals are calling a miracle: streaks of what looks like oil mysteriously dripping down an icon of St. George at a Greek Orthodox church named for the legendary third century dragon slayer.
Worshippers said Tuesday that the more than two dozen streaks might represent God’s tears or the Christian rite of baptism. The church priest, Father Nifon, first saw the streaks while preparing for Sunday morning services, they said.

Associated Press Photo“He kissed all the icons, and when he reached that one, he took down the picture and he cleaned it,” said Aida Abu el-Edam, an English teacher and longtime church member. “After 20 or 25 minutes, he looked again and he saw the oil again and said, ’This is a miracle.”’

1 comment:

  1. A miracle? Not hardly. All of the miracles Jesus performed had purpose. What purpose would an oily icon serve? To deceive,and lead astray, perhaps...? People need to STOP seeking signs and seek the King in His word.

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