Eastern Orthodox icons placement of

[Kenneth Allan]

Hello SEELANGS list,

I have a couple of questions regarding the placement of Eastern 
Orthodox icons. I know they are to be placed in the east corners of 
rooms. But is there a more specific location in that corner? Are they 
hung ‘anywhere’ in the eastern corner? And why the east corner and not 
some other corner?

Some icons are placed straddling the two walls that meet in that 
corner, instead of hanging on a single flat wall. What is the purpose 
and significance of this unusual placement?

Also, any recommendations of excellent books that deal with the 
symbolic and functional operations of icons would be most welcome. 

Thanks,

Kenneth Allan

University of Lethbridge

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