I bought an icon, now what?

[SyroMalankara]

Any tips about the hardware to use to set an icon corner?

I’m thinking of a corner that is currently devoid of images that is on a wall on the east side of the apartment and diagonally opposite to the entrance door.

I’m thinking of two or three corner shelves attached tot he wall and a small corner table where to place a light source. I’m afraid that this light source cannot be a candle, for I live on my own and spend most of the day outside the apartment. Would then an electric lamp do?

Thank you.

Pax Christi

That’s fine, there’s no rigid rules on this - you almost can’t do it wrong if it’s faith filled and sincere.

 

[Augustine]

That’s fine, there’s no rigid rules on this - you almost can’t do it wrong if it’s faith filled and sincere.

How about candles, can they be those cheesy battery powered ones? I’d love to leave an actual candle on all the time, but I’m concerned about the fire hazard. Especially when some poorly made candles may even explode.

But, I’m not so concerned about the rules as about the shelves… Really, I need some handyman tips about them…

Pax Christi

 

[Casilda]

An Orthodox option to questionable candles
myocn.net/how-to-make-an-olive-oil-vigil-lamp-for-your-icon-corner/