Therefore, an icon is never signed. Holy icons serve a number of purposes. They are a means of worship through veneration. They remind us of events pertaining to our Orthodox faith. They invite us to imitate the virtues of the holy people dipicted.
Icons enhance the beauty of our church.
Every Orthodox home should have an icon placed preferably on an eastern wall or corner. This icon may be draped with an embroidered cloth. A votive light may be hung in front of it. This light should be burning as prayers are said as a sign of veneration and proper respect. This traditional icon corner serves as a prayer shrine for the entire family.