Saint Gabriel The Archangel , icon written [painted] through the hand of Elizabeth Brooks, from a 12th century prototype; completed from November 2022 to May 2023; matte acrylic on board with 24k gold leaf, 9.5” x 11.75”. Saint Gabriel The Archangel is the Chief Messenger of God, who historically has visited many prophets and especially The Virgin Mary; and, who also brings communication to artists and other communicators in our day. Take some time to contemplate this icon of Saint Gabriel The Archangel to be open to receive commune-i-cation from God.

A mysterious Saint Gabriel ancient stone was found recently, in 2000, on the banks of the Dead Sea. The article states, “Curators at the Israel Museum, where the first exhibit dedicated to the stone opened Wednesday, [2013],say it is the most important document found in the area since the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls.” https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/top-news/antiquities-and-cultures/mysterious-gabriel-stone-displayed-in-jerusalem/

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Saint Michael The Archangel, icon written [painted] through the hand of Elizabeth Brooks; from a Greek prototype; completed from May 2022 to October 2022; matte acrylic on board with 24k gold leaf, 11” x 13.3”. Saint Micheal The Archangel is the Chief Prince of the angel armies of Heaven, who has charge of God’s people. Take some time to contemplate this icon of Saint Michael The Archangel: know his watchful gaze over us, and begin to comprehend how he is charged by God with the responsibility to care for and defend God’s people.

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Saint Queen Elizabeth of Portugal: Peacemaker, icon written [painted] and designed through the hand of Elizabeth Brooks; completed from May 2024 to December 2025; matte acrylic on board with 24k gold leaf, 11” x 13.”

Saint Queen Elizabeth of Portugal, 1271-1336, was a faith-filled and merciful Queen, strengthened by God to be a regal peacemaker in her family, especially when her husband the King and her sons the princes were in conflict. During one dramatic miracle, Saint Queen Elizabeth courageously rode to the battle field and stood in the middle of the impending war of the King against the Princes, and brought peace.