Icons for the bedroom
This place in the house is the most intimate, and only certain icons are allowed to be placed here. And then only on condition that the spouses have legalized the marriage and gotten married. When the condition is met, you can place on the bedroom wall:
- icons with the Holy Mother of God
- face of Jesus Christ
- image of Peter and Fevronia, who are considered to be the patrons of the family hearth
- image of Nikolai Ugodnik
- icon depicting Spyridon of Trimythos
- image of the healer Panteleimon
- personal image of the Saint.
Icons are installed above the bed or on the nightstand next to it. It is also allowed to allocate a place for prayer on the window, where you can place not only the icons themselves, but also a lamp for a candle.
Where you can’t put icons at home
There are no categorical prohibitions on finding an icon in an apartment. For the correct placement of icons in the house, it is enough to use common sense:
- You cannot hang icons in bathrooms and toilet rooms, which is quite logical. Any living space is suitable for installing icons.
- It is unacceptable to place icons next to photographs, regardless of who is depicted in them. Priests strictly adhere to such prohibitions.
- It is stupid to place icons next to toys or figurines. You should not hang them next to reproductions of paintings or posters of movie and pop stars.
That, in fact, is all the prohibitions for placing icons.
Kitchen icons
The kitchen is the place in the house where the whole family most often gathers together. And since, according to the traditions of Orthodoxy, a prayer should be read before and after meals, it is logical that believing families place a number of icons in the kitchen.
These include:
- icons depicting Christ the Savior
- image of the Virgin Mary
- icons depicting the Holy Trinity.
It is not necessary to place all these icons in the kitchen; even one will be enough. It would also be nice to put an image of Euphrosynus of Palestine in the kitchen, which will help in cooking. This saint served the Lord selflessly, visited Paradise, and then returned to earth alive. In Orthodox churches, clergy honored the gifts of Euphrosynus, distributing them to those who needed help.
Icons for the hallway
As you know, the world is full of temptations and deceptions. You have to deal with them every day. Therefore, when leaving home, you must ask the Lord to make your path safe. Be sure to pray, thank Him for his intercession and for a successful return home.
You will be able to achieve protection from bad people if you place the following icons in the hallway:
- Icon of the Iveron Blessed Virgin Mary
- Image of the Intercession
- The Holy Trinity.
It is enough to choose only one of the icons, and it will be enough for well-being. Place the image above the front door and pray every time before leaving the house.
Which icons are preferable for the living room?
This room is the main room of any home. Guests come here and all the special events of each family are held here.
If you really believe in God, you should definitely hang several icons in your living room, each of which has a specific meaning:
- An icon depicting the Savior, the best of which is considered to be a relic with the face of the Lord Pantocrator.
- Icon with the face of the Virgin Mary. An ideal option for the living room is the Kazan Mother of God.
Place the icon with the Lord on the right, and with the Mother of God on the left. If not all people in the family believe in God, then purchase a folding icon and use it only during prayer.
Prayer before the images of Saints
Standing in front of the icons, it is necessary to pray, that is, to have a sincere conversation with the Saints asking for help. This spiritual conversation must be correct, only then will it be heard.
When turning to the Saints, one must not be distracted by extraneous thoughts; one must concentrate and not pretend. You can say the prayer out loud or in a whisper, but with feeling. You need to ask only for spiritual help for yourself and others, but not material. Before asking the Saints for anything, an apology is made for personal sins. You need to turn to God with your requests over a long period of time, and not wait for them to be fulfilled immediately. It is important not to lose faith, patience and hope.
You can turn to God in church and at home, but it is believed that prayers in church have great power.
