Icon of the "Expulsion of Eliodroa from the Temple" (Model 585) STL

The iconography of the expulsion of Heliodorus from the Temple originates from the events of the Second Book of Maccabees (2nd century BC), detailing the attempt of a Syrian official to plunder the treasury of the Jerusalem Temple, which held funds intended for widows and orphans. According to tradition, in response to the prayers of the priests, a formidable heavenly horseman in golden armor and two youths of incredible strength appeared, striking down the sacrilegious intruder. In Orthodox tradition, this rare image symbolizes inevitable retribution for encroaching upon sacred items and divine protection of church property. Believers pray before this scene for justice, protection against falsehood, and the safeguarding of churches and communities from greed and devastation.

This digital 3D model is designed for relief reproduction on computer numerically controlled machinery. The file in STL format is optimized for high-precision milling across various hard materials, including wood and soft metals, and is also suitable for layer-by-layer fabrication on additive 3D printers.