Orthodox Icon Guides

Explore practical Orthodox icon guides for beginning a prayer corner, choosing icons for your home, and finding meaningful gifts for baptisms, weddings, and namedays.

Getting started

How to Start an Orthodox Prayer Corner

A simple introduction to arranging icons of Christ, the Theotokos, patron saints, and devotional items in the home.

Which Orthodox Icons Should I Buy First?

A practical starting point for someone building a prayer corner or buying their first icons.

How to Choose a Patron Saint Icon

Guidance for choosing an icon connected with a baptismal name, patron saint, or personal devotion.

Learn about traditional icons

Orthodox Icons of Christ: A Beginner's Guide

Learn about familiar traditional images of Jesus Christ and what they communicate.

Popular Icons of the Theotokos and Their Meanings

An introduction to several beloved icon types of the Mother of God.

Orthodox gift guides

Orthodox Icons for Baptism Gifts

Thoughtful suggestions for choosing an icon for an infant, child, or adult baptism.

Orthodox Wedding Icon Gift Guide

Traditional and meaningful icon ideas for a newly married Orthodox household.

Orthodox Nameday Gift Guide

How to choose a patron saint icon or another devotional gift for a nameday.

Questions about ordering?

Visit our Orthodox Icon FAQ, Shipping & Pickup for answers about materials, sizes, blessings, care, shipping, custom work, and wholesale ordering.

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