First Ikon Suggestions, Help, and Guidance

July 8, 2008 - 9:48am by Thomas

I work 9-5 in a cubicle and am surrounded by Dilbert cartoons, a Dodgers season schedule, a bobble head doll, computer monitors, and a vast quantity of confidential and legal documents I need to read each day to assist with my work.

The cubicle is void of anything religious, so I have been thinking about buying a small ikon to display on my cube so that I can remember I am working for something more than a paycheck.  I need to stake a flag for the kingdom in this place.

Problem is, I am clueless about ikons.  Let me know your advice, suggestions, guidance, or thoughts on the matter.

As always, your comments are welcome, encouraged, and in this case, necessary. 

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Submitted by Makeesha (not verified) on July 8, 2008 - 10:38am.

I personally like Ethiopian Icons because they're SOOOO ancient and they're a little different in style. You could study the lives of the saints and find one that resonates with you - one of my favorite icons is this one of the last supper
http://www.prairienet.org/~dxmoges/lastsupper.jpg
and I also like "new" icons like this art from he qi in China
http://www.heqiarts.com/index.html

Submitted by Kevin on July 9, 2008 - 8:19am.
I think the best ikons to start with are either simply of Christ or one of the Theotokos bearing Christ in her arms. Since the incarnation is the focal point of iconography, I think it should be the centre  and starting point of our own collections. The St Isaac of Syria Skete makes beautiful mounted ikons.
Submitted by moe-in-law (not verified) on July 12, 2008 - 7:02pm.

How about a simple cross? It is a good reminder.