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The parable of the prodigal sonThe parable of the prodigal sonLuke 15:11-32Luke 15:11-32

The story of the Prodigal Son. In the lower part he runs towards his aged father, who receives him in his

embrace.

The parable of the draw netThe parable of the draw netMatt 13: 47-50Matt 13: 47-50

The sea in an inlet; in this is a ship with the Apostles dragging in the net. Christ, standing on the shore, blesses

them.

The parable of the two blind menThe parable of the two blind menMatt 15:14 Luke 6:39Matt 15:14 Luke 6:39

Christ, standing at a distance and pointing Pharisees to the Apostles, holds a scroll with the words: “if the blind lead the

blind, both shall fall into the ditch.

The parable of the unmerciful servantThe parable of the unmerciful servantMatt 18: 21-35Matt 18: 21-35

Christ, as a king, sits on a throne, giving His blessing, flanked by angels. A man kneeling before Him says: “Have patience with me, and I will pay

three all”.

The parable of the good SamaritanThe parable of the good SamaritanLuke 10: 25-37Luke 10: 25-37

Mountains. On the road lies a naked man, being beaten by three thieves. In another part, the same man lies on the ground, while a Jewish priest sees him and hastens away. In yet another part, the same wounded man is seen placed on the back of a horse, which is led by a

Samaritan.

The parable of the friend of The parable of the friend of midnightmidnight

Luke 11: 5-13Luke 11: 5-13

The icon shows a house in which the members of the family are asleep, while someone is knocking on the

gate.

The parable of the rich foolThe parable of the rich foolLuke 12: 13-21Luke 12: 13-21

Imposing buildings. In the middle a ruler, with a crown on his head. Around him men carry wheat, build houses, saw planks, and so on. In the other corner of the icon an angel with a lance takes his

soul.

The parable of the barren fig treeThe parable of the barren fig treeLuke 13: 6-9Luke 13: 6-9

Christ is ordering Death to cut a man down. The angel who is the guardian of the man imploring Christ: “Let

him alone this year also”.

The parable of the hidden treasureThe parable of the hidden treasureMatt 13:44Matt 13:44

Christ is talking to a man who is digging in the earth and finds a treasure which he wants to keep

at all costs.

The parable of the good shepherdThe parable of the good shepherdJohn 10: 11-21John 10: 11-21

Christ is surrounded by His sheep, while he has a protective hold on a sheep.

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