Care for your icons and veils
Simple, practical guidance to protect your handcrafted icons, care for your church veil, and create a prayer corner that remains peaceful and lasting.
Protecting your icon
Choose a dry interior space
Keep icons away from water, high humidity, and major temperature changes.
Avoid strong direct sunlight
Soft, indirect light helps protect printed colors and wood over time.
Dust gently
Use a clean, soft, dry cloth. Avoid household cleaners and abrasive materials.
Handle with clean hands
Lift by the wooden edges when practical and protect the printed face from scratches.
A place for regular prayer
A prayer corner can begin simply with an icon of Christ and the Theotokos, then grow over time with patron saints, family saints, a cross, and prayer books.
Choose a clean, respectful place. Keep candles and oil lamps a safe distance from icons and other flammable materials, and never leave a flame unattended.
The purpose is not perfection, but a steady place that helps turn the heart toward prayer.
Explore prayer-corner iconsHelpful answers
Use a soft, dry cloth for routine cleaning. Avoid saturating the surface or applying household cleaners.
Standard mounted icons are intended for indoor display unless the product description says otherwise.
We encourage you to bring it to your Orthodox parish priest and ask for his guidance and blessing.
Caring for your church veil
Use the care label supplied with your veil when present. These gentle steps help preserve the fabric, drape, and shape of our polyester veils.
Wash gently
Hand wash in cool water with a small amount of mild detergent, or use professional dry cleaning. Do not machine wash or bleach.
Air-dry without stretching
Do not wring or tumble-dry. Gently reshape the veil, then lay it flat or hang it to air-dry away from direct heat.
Store and handle with care
Store the veil clean and dry, folded loosely or laid flat. Do not pull loose threads; trim them carefully if needed.
Begin your prayer corner
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