The family is the cell of society, which plays a decisive role in its formation. Traditions, norms of behavior and construction of life in the circle of the closest people are determined by ethnicity, religious views. Since we are all predominantly Orthodox Christians, we are under the protection of God, whose image is transmitted to us in icons. There are many holy faces, so now we will look directly at the icons for the home and family, find out where they need to be placed, what areas of life they affect.
Famous in the Orthodox world is the icon of Blessed Peter - it is most often addressed before marriage. Prayer to this apostle helps to find a worthy partner for life or guides people who have already chosen each other on the right path. A successful marriage is also promoted by the holy faces of Princess Fevronia, as well as all Murom miracle workers. Their images are sold at any church kiosk.
Often, icons for the family and home are required when misunderstandings arise between spouses. In order to stop quarreling or prevent a similar prospect in the future, place in yourthe apartment of the face of the Evangelist John the Theologian. Turn to him with a prayer for help in difficult times, and in moments of happiness, give thanks for everything you have.
Many icons for the family and at home are purchased in case a child cannot be conceived. When, for no apparent reason, God does not give parents their child, the church recommends turning to the Fathers of God - Joachim and Anna. The faces of the parents of the Messiah are recommended to be placed in the matrimonial bedroom. You need to contact them as often as possible. Also in the fight against infertility, the prophets Zechariah and Elisabeth are effective. Such icons for the family and home are rarely used, more often they are in churches. There you can come and ask the Saints for what you want.
It happens that a family needs an heir who could continue the path of his father. If you want a boy to appear in the family, apply with this request to St. Alexander Svirsky. It is desirable that his face is always in your bedroom.
Some family and home icons are universal. Turning to them, you can ask to solve any problem, help in any undertaking. Such Holy faces improve the atmosphere in the apartment, eliminate quarrels between family members, and help establish contacts with distant relatives. Among modern families, the icon of Xenia of Petersburg is popular. You can hang it in the living room, in the hall or in the dining room.
An important question for many people is where to hang icons in the house so that theythe impact was the most favorable. It should be noted right away that at the time of acquiring some of the Holy Faces, they will tell you in the church where they should be turned. Most often, icons are directed to face one of the cardinal directions. If there is no such instruction, put Lik where his help is needed. The icon for conceiving a child should be placed in the bedroom, and the one that brings harmony to the family should preferably be placed in the living room or in the room where all family members gather.
