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An '''icon corner''' is the family's place of worship, also called the '''home [[altar]]'''. Its The concept of the [[church ]] of the home is an old ancient Orthodox tradition. It started , beginning in the first century when . At this time there were no separate churches and , so Christians would gather in private homes to worship.

If possible, locate the [[iconIcon]] corners are typically located in the north- or south-east corner of a room, or on an east -facing wall of the house so that you face east while praying. According to Orthodox belief, [[Christ]], since East is the light of the world, will come again from the East. Choose a relatively private area conducive to traditional direction for Orthodox [[prayer]] but accessible to all of the family. Some people prefer an upstairs halllway; others select the parents' bedroom. The choice is yours.

*A [[cross]]

*The [[Holy Scripture|Bible]]

**Palms or Pussy Willows pussy willows from the [[Palm Sunday]] service

*[[Censer ]] with [[incense ]] and charcoal pellets*Light or [[candle ]] ([[vigil lamp]])

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*[http://michael.doxos.comnet/icon-corner-asheville/comments.php?id=A1735_0_6_0_C Todd Michael's Icon Corner] - See also the [http://raphael.doxos.com/comments.php?id=P1517_0_1_0 living room] and [http://raphael.doxos.com/comments.php?id=P1513_0_1_0 Raphael's Room]