To make the family avoid the misfortune, folk wisdom says that you always have a guardian in your home. Arguing about what icons must necessarily be in the house, it should be noted that there are no strict rules on this matter. First and foremost, it all depends on what kind of Orthodox saint the believing family prefers. In addition, it is very important to know the proper location of the shrines and how to keep the sacred image.
What icons should be in every house?
- Living room . The main images are icons with the face of Jesus, as well as the Virgin. Priests insist on keeping them in the living room, where it is important to create a kind of red corner. In other words, these icons should be placed on the site of the iconostasis. If you talk in more detail about what kind of icon you need to have at home, it is appropriate to mention "Kazan" and "Lord Almighty". So, the image of the Lord should be located on the right side, the Blessed Virgin - on the left. It is important to remember that if there are only a few believers in the family, then the above-mentioned red corner should be moved to their rooms. In the case where such an option is not available, it is recommended to purchase a double or triple icon-folding. Its main feature is that it folds. Proceeding from this, the icon is placed only for the period of prayer .
- The kitchen . Before any meal, a prayer ritual is always performed. Here you can hang any icon. The main thing is that it depicts the face of the person to whom this Thanksgiving is addressed. Often, these are images of the Holy Trinity, the Mother of God or Christ the Savior. Important is the fact that the icon can not be considered as an ornament of the interior, and therefore will be inappropriate different figurines, flowers, calendars and others.
- Entrance hall . Answering the question about what icons must necessarily be in the house, it is important to mention that in this room they hang in the place where you can always stand and pray before going out. More specifically, about the names of shrines, it is the Crucifixion or the Holy Trinity. Priests strongly advise those who do not know the prayer for the house to Nicholas of Serbia, to fasten it at the door. It is also recommended to get an icon of the saint, to which each member of the family addresses in moments of grief and joy. For example, it may be the icon of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker.
- Cabinet for work . In moments of seeking inspiration, creative crisis, or when there are any problems at work, it is customary to turn to the patron saints of a particular profession. So, students can hang an icon of the martyr Tatiana or St. Sergius of Radonezh, and veterinarians - an icon with the face of the holy brothers Cosmas and Damian of Assyria.
- Children's room . Above the crib or cradle of the baby, often, placed naming or dimensional icons. The first type includes images of any format up to pocket sizes. As for the dimensional, it is made to order and has a height corresponding to the growth of the baby at the time of birth. Concerning the names, it is better to place the image of the Guardian Angel, the Blessed Virgin or Jesus in the nursery.
What icon protects the house and family?
Separately, I want to mention the name of the icons that protect the home and every member of the family from evil spirits, evil eyes, etc.:
- The seven-pointed icon of the Mother of God;
- The face of St. Nicholas of Novgorod;
- John the Warrior;
- Jesus Christ and the Blessed Virgin;
- Icon of the Burning Bush;
- The image of a saint, whose name is the head of the family.
