Miscellaneous
Christian icons are found in almost every home. Some people buy them solely as fashion items without attaching any deep meaning, while others keep them as family heirlooms. At one time, believers created an iconostasis. It was believed that it must be located in a visible place and be a talisman and shrine of the house.
Attention! Orthodox images are not just an amulet, so you should not buy such decorative elements. Some install them in their own home, based solely on superstition. This is an extremely wrong decision. It is important to select the face of the saints in accordance with your preferences and based on the subsequent location in the interior.
A corner with images in the room, which can be located in the hallway, and some options can be located above the door.
One way is to place the image directly above the door. This will protect you from the negative influence of other people. The holy face will fill the home with positive energy and contribute to the favorable development of relationships in the family. The image will have its own influence on each person living in the house. Therefore, the face of a saint is a protective amulet and an assistant in building relationships in the family.
Rules for placing icons in the house
As a rule, purchasing icons and placing them in your apartment is a balanced decision. Therefore, let’s look at the question of where exactly the images are allowed to be placed. There are no specific rules in this regard, but you should not refuse the recommendations.
- The location of the icon in the eastern part of the apartment is considered the most correct. Especially when it comes to the face of Jesus Christ. But there is another side to the issue - attracting positive energy into a house or apartment. In this case, it is better to place the icon above the front door.
- Any room loves cleanliness. But the place where it was decided to hang the icon should be of special importance. This means that you need to think in advance about how convenient it is to clean this particular area of the apartment.
- Placing a towel over an icon has come to us since ancient times, but even now it looks beautiful and appropriate, no matter what your interior style is. It is carefully hung on the image, straightening the edges across the width.
- If you decide to equip a Holy place in the selected corner, then make sure that there are no other amulets or talismans next to the image. Religion and superstition are incompatible.
- Placing the icon opposite the front door is considered a good way to neutralize negative energy.
“Savior Not Made by Hands”
It is known that in ancient times this icon hung in a niche above the entrance gate of the city of Edessa. The miraculous icon provided the residents of Edessa with reliable protection from enemies.
According to legend, the miraculous image of the Savior appeared miraculously on a towel when Jesus, who had washed himself, wiped his face with it. The ruler of Edessa named Abgar, who was very ill, looked at the image and was immediately healed. He ordered the towel to be richly decorated and placed over the city gates so that the image would help everyone. It is believed that this image can reliably protect the home of a sincere believer from the penetration of enemies and ill-wishers.
What images should be placed directly at the entrance to your own home?
If you are interested in the question of what icon is hung in front of the door, it is worth looking into this in more detail. Shrines should be placed to help protect against the influence of evil and their penetration into the house. It is important to take into account the direct purpose of the shrine.
There are various ways to hang an image. Among them are the following:
- If you place the image directly above the door, the goal will be to prevent external negative energy from entering the house.
- Above the door that leads into the house, the image will neutralize the flow of negative energy and direct the flow of positive energy.
However, it should be remembered that there are no strict rules for the placement of shrines. Therefore, be guided by sincerity, cordiality and your own wishes. In this case, the shrine will become a real protector.
“Goalkeeper” (“Gatekeeper”)
It is also called the Iveron Icon of the Blessed Virgin Mary. According to legend, during the time of the iconoclasts (9th century), one believing woman from the city of Nicaea wanted to save the image. She placed the icon on the water in the sea. She was carried away by the current. Many days later, the icon was noticed by a monk from the Iveron Monastery, located on Mount Athos (Greece). He removed the icon from the water and brought it to the monastery. She was placed in the temple, but in the morning she was found above the gates of the holy monastery. She was placed in the temple several times, but each time she was again found above the gate. That's why they called her “Goalkeeper”. The icon will protect you from enemies and any evil, preventing it from entering the house.
Which icon to choose?
The icon of the Mother of God with seven arrows, which has a beneficial effect on the atmosphere in the family.
One of the most popular images is considered to be “Seven Arrows”. In this image the Virgin Mary is personified, Jesus is not on her. The Mother of God is held by six or seven arrows, depending on the specific type of icon. They pierce her chest, and the Mother of God grieves for each of us.
These arrows symbolize earthly sins underneath. Unfortunately, people are in no hurry to get rid of them, so this image is considered in demand today. There are various legends about this image. She has strong energy that helps to cope with any problems. The icon will saturate the house with positive energy and defuse difficult situations.
If there is discord or quarrels in the house, you should pray to the Mother of God, asking her to get rid of negative emotions, calm those who are suffering, and bring peace to those at war. This icon will allow you to get rid of bad thoughts and unkind people. If important things are coming up, take such an icon with you. It will help you calm down and tune in to a positive outcome.
The location of the seven-arrow shrine opposite the entrance becomes the right decision. This is done so that every guest meets her gaze. Moreover, the icon itself can be embroidered and even unconsecrated, its energy will still be positive.
The main thing is faith
There are clergy who say that the holy image does not correlate with the ritual of scaring away evil forces that came from the pagans. And they are negatively disposed towards those who treat icons only as amulets.
To summarize, I would like to say that the choice of shrines for the home is an individual decision. The grace of God is sent through the icon, which has nothing to do with their quantity. You need to listen to your heart, and not blindly rely on others.
One should seek protection only from God. You cannot hang Orthodox images because of fashion trends or some kind of superstition. It is not the icon itself that heals and protects, it all depends on faith. If it is not there, no manipulation will help or strengthen the spirit. Regular prayers and faith are what give balance. By looking inside yourself, you can get many answers. When you turn to God with repentance and hope, help will always come.
What other icon can be placed at the entrance to your home?
There are several more icons that can be placed above or opposite the door.
Unbreakable Wall
The “Unbreakable Wall” shrine, which allows you to protect yourself from the negative influence of others and achieve peace in the family.
You can place this image in your own home at the entrance. This shrine is of mosaic type with the image of the Virgin Mary. She raises her hands up in prayer. This icon is the most sought after and revered. Placing it in the hallway of your own home becomes the right decision.
The shrine will become an “unbreakable wall”, protecting the house from negative environmental influences. She is an assistant in the fight against enemies, ill-wishers, sorcerers and black magic in general. If a person with bad intentions enters a house where such an icon is located above the front door, he will feel more than uncomfortable.
Guardian angel
As an alternative, you can give preference to the Guardian Angel icon. This is one of the most sought after faces. The saint should be selected by date of birth or by the name of the owner of the house. You shouldn’t just buy an image; it’s important to take a comprehensive approach to its selection. Only in this case will it become a truly sacred amulet, bringing good luck, happiness, and health.
The Guardian Angel icon is selected individually by each person
Softening Evil Hearts
Placing this image opposite the door helps lead your thoughts in a positive direction. This icon is considered Miraculous, and helps to cope with a hostile mood in the family or in the inner circle of friends.
Icon Softening Evil Hearts
"Goalkeeper"
This is another icon depicting the Mother of God, which is perfect for placing near the front door. It is also known as the "Unbreakable Wall" or "Oranta". According to legend, she guarded Kyiv and while the Holy Face was in the city, it was never conquered.
The properties of this image are attributed to miraculous powers aimed at protecting the house. It helps protect the home from ill-wishers, thieves, as well as evil spirits and witchcraft. The power of the image is directed towards all the inhabitants of the house and protects the home even during the absence of its owners. If guests come to you with bad intentions or negative thoughts directed in your direction, “Goalkeeper” will help turn them away. Soon, ill-wishers will leave the house themselves, as they will feel some discomfort.
“The Goalkeeper” is one of the most important Orthodox shrines, protects against a variety of negative events, from home invasion by thieves and ill-wishers
What should you keep in mind?
Attention! The main thing in matters of placing an icon is faith. Without faith, it is unlikely that you will be able to achieve positive influence and beneficial changes in your own home, and the placement of icons above the door or opposite will not have any meaning.
Remember that if you don’t have faith, you don’t even have to try to hang an icon in your own home. It will carry positive energy, but without faith it will not be possible to notice concrete changes. You should take a comprehensive approach to choosing an icon. This is an individual process for each person. It is important to pay attention to general recommendations, but you must select a specific image solely based on your own feelings and priorities.
Hanging a Shrine above the front door is a way to solve problems, get rid of negativity and protect your own home. Choose those images that will help you cope with your problems. Some people want to establish peace in the family, find love or restore relationships; for others, material well-being comes first, and for others, health. It is important to remember all this in the process of selecting an icon. In this case, the result will really surprise you, and your faith in the miraculous power of icons will only increase.
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Thistle
Thistle is an effective remedy against the effects of dark forces. The very name of the plant speaks of its ability to cope with evil spirits. It can alarm and scare away devils.
The Slavs called thistle “Perun’s color” in honor of the thunder god Perun, who struck demons with lightning.
The plant helps protect the house from bad people and cleanse it from damage. Thistles, picked at noon on the waxing moon, have the greatest power. You need to cut a branch with a flower, carefully dry it and attach it above the door frame on the inside of the home.
Once a year, the thistles are replaced with fresh ones and the old ones are burned.
Home cleaning
If you decide to place an amulet near the entrance, you need to be prepared for the fact that you will first have to cleanse your home. What is the point of protecting space from negativity if there is already plenty of it? To clean the living space, use ordinary detergents, salt, and church candles.
The easiest way is to carry out regular general cleaning. Moreover, special attention is paid to the door. All contaminants are removed from it. Door handles are washed thoroughly. When the rubbish is swept out of the house, the following conspiracy words are said:
The second method involves using salt. It is added to spring water. For a bucket of water - 3 handfuls of salt. After stirring the salt, begin to wash the door frames and threshold; you need to walk over them with a damp cloth three times. At the same time they say this:
“I sweep away ailments, illnesses, damage and cramps, evil eyes brought and carried. My threshold is swept, blessed by God. Amen. I added salt and soaked it with water. Just as salt does not rot, so spoilage does not stick to the threshold. Roll away, turn away, come back! There you go! I didn’t call you!”
After such cleaning, the water is taken to the intersection. Having poured out, they return without looking back.
Spas on Ubrus
Since ancient times, this image was used in Rus' in order to install it above the entrance somewhere. This Savior refers to the Not Made by Hands, that is, the icon was not painted on purpose, but appeared miraculously. It was often located above the entrance to churches and temples, before the entrances to cities. It’s clear that in a residential apartment building you won’t hang an icon outside. This is not accepted in society, so they place the image in the room itself. It makes no fundamental difference above the door itself or opposite.
