Nominal icons are icons that depict a saint in whose honor they gave you a name. Such an icon with a heavenly patron is one of the most revered in Russia. Each Orthodox had his own icon.

As a rule, such icons are made small so that the owner can carry it with him and ask for help or blessings at any time. And when they baptized young children, their parents hung a name icon over the manger.

It is best not to part with the image of your heavenly patron for a second, whether you are on the road or at work. An icon can be stored in a pocket, purse, bag or glove compartment of a car. The main thing is not near the money !.