The icon corner (Greek: εικονοστάσι) is a sacred space in the home where members of a
household gather for prayer. In this space are displayed sacred images and items.

A basic icon corner includes at least three objects:
1) a cross or icon of the crucifixion,
2) an icon of Our Lord, Jesus Christ,
3) an icon of Our Lady, the Theotokos

As you face the icon corner, the icon of Our Lord is placed on the right side; the icon of Our Lady is on the left, and the cross or crucifixion icon is between them. Additional icons may be placed in the sacred space, such as family members’ patron saints, favorite saints, and festal icons to celebrate feasts such as Christmas, Easter, and Theophony.

A lampada (a votive light, often an oil lamp, honoring the person(s) in the
icon and recalling the Light of the World) may be hung or a candle placed in front of the
icons. A Gospel Book or Bible is typically also placed before the icons.

It is customary to situate an icon corner on an eastern wall of the home because Christians
have traditionally faced East during prayer. Light comes from the East. Displaying the
icons in a corner helps to eliminate worldly distractions and to focus attention on prayer.

Here are photos of icon corners in the homes of some parishioners of St. John Chrysostom
Byzantine Catholic Church in Seattle.