The icons have to be in every home

2018-02-17 18:59

The icons have to be in every home
To family was spared of misfortune, folk wisdom says to always have in the house a talisman.

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Arguing about which icons have to be in the house, it should be noted that as such strict rules on this point. First and foremost, it all depends on how Orthodox saints believing family prefers. In addition, it is important to know the correct location of the shrines and then how to keep the sacred image.

What icons should be in every home
1. Living room. The main images are considered to be the icon with the image of Jesus and the virgin Mary. The priests insist to keep them in the living room, where it is important to create a red corner. In other words, these icons should be placed in place of the iconostasis. If to speak in more detail about what the icon need to have a home, it is appropriate to recall the “Kazanskaya” and “Lord Almighty.” So, the image of the Lord must be located on the right side, of the blessed virgin Mary on the left. It is important to remember that if the family only a few people are believers, then the above Pokuttya should be moved to their rooms. In the case where this is not possible, it is recommended to purchase double or triple the icon-triptych. Its main feature is that it is. Based on this, the icon is only for the period of prayer.

2. Kitchen. Before any meal is always performed a prayer ritual. Here you can hang any icon. Importantly, it was a picture of a face, who is gratitude. Most often, this image of the Holy Trinity, mother of God or of Christ the Savior. Also important is the fact that the icon can not be regarded as decoration, and therefore would be inappropriate various statues, flowers, calendars and others.

3. Entrance hall. Answering the question about what the icons should definitely be in the house, it is important to mention that in this room they are hung in the place where you can always stand up and pray before leaving. More specifically on the names of the shrines, it is the Crucifixion or the Holy Trinity. The priests strongly suggest those who do not know the Lord’s prayer on the house of Nicholas Serbian, attach it near the door. It is also recommended to get a icon of the Saint, to which each family member is drawn in moments of sorrow and joy. For example, it may be the icon of St. Nicholas.

4. Office for work. In moments of inspired, creative crisis, or when there is any problem, it is customary to refer to the patron saints of the profession. So, students can hang the icon of the Martyr Tatiana or St. Sergius of Radonezh, and veterinarians – the icon with the face of the Holy brothers Cosmas and Damian of Asia.

5. A children’s room. Over the crib or cradle the baby, most often, are registered or icons. The first type includes images of any format up to pocket size. As for measuring, it is performed in order and has a height corresponding to the growth of the baby at birth. Regarding names, in the children’s best to put the image of the Guardian angel, the blessed virgin or Jesus.

What’s the icon protects the house and family?
Separately, I want to remember the name of the icons, which protect the housing and each member of the family from evil forces, evil eye, etc .:

• Chemistly icon of the mother of God;
• The Face Of Saint Nikita Of Novgorod;
• John The Warrior;
• Jesus Christ and virgin Mary;
• The Icon Of The Burning Bush;
• The image of the Saint, whose name is the head of the family