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All of us, of course, have heard that the car is not a luxury, but the vehicle and the logical continuation of this phrase can be said in words that the icon in the car is not an ornament, but a sacred image of the Lord, the Virgin, the saints or the guardian angel, which is called to remind us of prayer.
If you are going to hang icons in your car, then first of all you should understand the meaning of why it is done. The icon in the car is not an element of the decoration, and it is not a magical amulet that should miraculously save you from unforeseen trouble on the road.
The design of the car does not provide a special place for the icons and they themselves do not require any specific location in the car, so their location will depend only on your preferences. But still it would be nice to keep a sense of proportion and remember about ergonomics.
Typically, car icons are a triptych with images of Jesus Christ, the Virgin and St. Nicholas, who are popularly regarded as the patron of travelers. Also in the car you can hang the icon of the guardian angel.
Do not place icons in the car where they will somehow interfere with the review or arrange on the car's panel an improvised iconostasis. It's best to hang the icons on the car's panel, so they will be in place where they are clearly visible and no other things will be collected on top of them.
It is best to place images in the car immediately after the consecration of the vehicle, asking in advance the blessing of the priest.
Unfortunately, sometimes you can see how people without the necessary reverence relate to sacred images and the inappropriate neighborhood of icons and piles of various disks, flyers, trivia and other things. This placement is inappropriate for an Orthodox person.
In addition, do not hang a rosary on the rear view mirror in the cabin. The rosettes, as well as the icons, are not a decorative object, but have a specific practical purpose for the monastics who are reading the Jesus prayer.
But still it is necessary to remember and not forget that the presence of icons in the car does not in any way eliminate the need to fasten seat belts and adhere to the rules of the road. Each time, sitting behind the wheel of a car driver takes great responsibility not only for his life, but also for the lives of those who can meet on his way. Therefore, it would be very good not just to place the icon in the car, but to take the habit of reading a short prayer before you go on the road.
