TROPARION (tone 4)
The glorious Elijah, the angel in body, the pillar of the prophets and second forerunner of Christ’s advent, by sending grace from on high upon Elisha, dispels diseases, purifies lepers and overflows with healing for those who honor him.

KONTAKION (TONE 4)
O glorious Prophet Elijah who foresaw the glories of God, by your command you withheld the rains from heaven: intercede for our sake with the only One who loves mankind!

Procession with the Ikon of The Holy Prophet Elijah (Mar Elias)

At the end of the Divine Liturgy, there is procession with the ikon of The Holy Prophet Elijah the Thesbite (Mar Elias). Then, there is the Blessing of the means of transporation.

The Blessing of the Means of Transporation

At the end of the Divine Liturgy, there is the Blessing of the means of transporation.
Because he rode chariot of fire into heaven, The Holy Prophet Elijah the Thesbite (Mar Elias) is the Patron Saint of transportation.
Then, means of transporation are blessed on The Holy Prophet Elijah's (Mar Elias's) feast day, July 20. The means of transporation include automobles, bicycles, cars, motorcycles, SUV, trucks, and other means of Transportation. Sometimes, this blessing is referred to as "The Blessing of Cars".

Prayer for blessing of the means of transporation.

Name

The word "Elias / Elya" means "Yahweh is (my) God".
In English, "Yahweh is (my) God" can be translated as “The Lord is my God” or "God is my God".
In the original Hebrew text of the Old Testament, the Holy Prophet Elijah the Thesbite (Mar Elias) is called "Elyahu" which means "Yahweh is my God".
The form "Elias" has passed into Arabic from the Greek word, "Hlias". The official Arabic translation of the Bible has adopted the shortened form "Elya".
The Holy Prophet Elijah the Thesbite / (Mar Elias) is also called "Eleeya", 'Elia", "Eliahu", "Eliyahu", and "Elya."
In English, the Holy Prophet Elijah the Thesbite (Mar Elias) is also called "Elijah".

The word "Mar" means "Lord" or "Master" in Aramaic and Arabic. The word "Mar" is an ancient Aramaic social title of honor and respect for males. It became a religious title. The word "Mar" is a title for Holy God. The word "Mar" is a title for respected, honored males, such as the great male prophets, such as Holy Prophet Elijah the Thesbite (Mar Elias).

Saint Elijah / Elya

The Melkite Greek Catholic Church declared that the Holy Prophet Elijah the Thesbite (Mar Elias) was a Saint.

Feast Day

Holy Prophet Elijah the Thesbite (Mar Elias) is honoured by both the Greek and Latin Catholic Churches on the same day, July 20.

The Order of Our Lady of Mount Carmel

The Order of Our Lady of Mount Carmel claims The Holy Prophet Elijah the Thesbite (Mar Elias) and The Holy Prophet Elisha as one of its founders or patrons.
The Holy Prophet Elijah the Thesbite (Mar Elias) is connected with Mount Camel by his encounter with the prophets of Baal on that location.
The Holy Prophet Elisha is connected with Mount Camel by his long residence on that location.
The Order of Our Lady of Mount Carmel celebrates the feast day of The Holy Prophet Elijah the Thesbite (Mar Elias) on July 20.

More information

About St. Elias the Prophet St. Elias Melkite Catholic Church, Cleveland, Ohio

Elijah Catholic Encyclopedia

Ikon

About St. Elias the Prophet St. Elias Melkite Catholic Church, Cleveland, Ohio