Christ icon card
One laminated prayer card icon of Christ for the center of your prayer space.
Bestseller · Prepared in Staunton, VirginiaA prayer corner, already begun
Everything you need to begin praying at home.
A complete, ready-to-use beginning for anyone drawn to Orthodox prayer but unsure what is needed or how to start. Icons, a handmade chotki, candle, incense, and practical prayer guides arrive together—prepared for prayer, not merely to decorate a shelf.
$27.95Prayer-kit shipping: $8
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A prayer corner does not need to be complicated. It begins with a place set apart, an icon, a candle, a few simple prayers, and a heart turned toward God.
Why this kit exists
Prayer can begin before you feel fully prepared.
Many people approaching the Orthodox Church feel drawn toward prayer at home but do not know what belongs in a prayer corner, which prayers to begin with, or how the pieces are meant to be used. That uncertainty can turn a sincere desire into something that keeps getting postponed.
This kit removes that first layer of uncertainty. It gathers the foundational devotional pieces into one coherent set and includes straightforward guides that help you arrange the space, approach the icons reverently, and begin morning and evening prayer.
It is simple enough for someone completely new to Orthodoxy, reverent enough for daily use, and practical enough to become part of ordinary life—not an object that remains unopened or a shelf that is only decorative.
Inside the kit
One box. A faithful place to begin.
Every item from the Etsy listing is included. Each piece has a clear purpose, so you can spend less time wondering what to buy and more time establishing a simple daily rhythm.
Theotokos icon card
One laminated prayer card icon of the Mother of God and Ever-Virgin Mary.
Archangel Michael icon card
One laminated prayer card icon of the commander of the bodiless hosts.
Two icon standees
Two walnut-brown stands hold the Christ and Theotokos cards upright.
Handmade 33-knot chotki
A handmade wool prayer rope for the Jesus Prayer and a steady daily rhythm.
Candle and blessed rose incense
One red devotional candle and a vial of rose incense made and blessed by Greek monks.
Two beginning guides
Beginning a Prayer Corner and Prayer Corner How To cards explain setup, reverence, and first steps.
Morning and evening prayers
Two separate prayer cards give you a practical place to begin and end the day.
Gift and storage box
The complete set arrives together in a box with red tissue paper for keeping or giving.
Made for a first step
You do not have to know everything before you begin.
The starter kit was made for inquirers, catechumens, new converts, newly baptized or chrismated Orthodox Christians, families, godparents, college students, young adults starting their own prayer space, and anyone trying to build a more consistent life of prayer at home.
Whether you are preparing to enter the Church, returning to regular prayer, furnishing your first icon corner, or helping someone you love begin, the set is designed to be practical, reverent, approachable, and immediately usable.
- A thoughtful catechumen, baptism, or chrismation gift
- A practical beginning for a new home or first prayer space
- A complete alternative to choosing every piece separately
- Simple guides to help turn good intentions into a daily practice
A meaningful Orthodox gift
Give someone a place to return.
Unlike a purely decorative gift, the starter kit gives someone the pieces and guidance to begin a real practice. It is especially meaningful when a person is entering the Church, beginning a new season of life, or establishing a home of their own.
CatechumensBaptismsChrismationsGodchildrenName daysHouse blessingsNew homesOrthodox weddingsCollege send-offsParish welcome gifts
“Beautiful set to start my prayer corner. Packaged nicely and arrived quickly. Excellent customer service.”
Begin simply
From box to prayer corner in three steps.
01
Choose a quiet place.
A small shelf, dresser, or table is enough. Set apart a place you can return to consistently.
02
Arrange the essentials.
Place the icons on their stands, add the candle and prayer rope, and keep the guides close at hand.
03
Return each day.
Use the included guides to begin with a few prayers. Consistency matters more than complexity.
Always use candles and incense on a stable, heat-safe surface, keep them away from flammable materials, and never leave them unattended.
Assembled by hand
Prepared in small batches in Staunton, Virginia.
Each kit is gathered and packed by hand. Minor variations may occur in the candle, handmade prayer rope, incense color, tissue arrangement, or packaging, but the complete devotional set listed above is included in every order. The laminated icon and prayer cards are intended for personal devotional use in the Orthodox home.
Questions before you begin
Starter kit FAQ
Need help before ordering? Email joe@secondlifeicons.com and you will hear directly from Second Life Icons.
Who is this kit for?
It was created for inquirers, catechumens, new converts, newly illumined Orthodox Christians, families, godparents, college students, and anyone who wants a clear, uncomplicated place to begin praying at home.
What do the guide cards explain?
The included guides cover setting up a prayer corner, venerating icons with reverence, and beginning a simple morning and evening prayer practice.
Does everything arrive together?
Yes. Every listed devotional item is gathered into one gift/storage box so you can begin without sourcing each piece separately.
Is it suitable as a gift?
Yes. It is especially fitting for a catechumen, baptism or chrismation, godchild, name day, new home, house blessing, Orthodox wedding, college send-off, parish welcome, or someone beginning to explore Orthodox prayer.
Will every kit look exactly the same?
Each kit is assembled by hand in small batches. Minor variations may occur in the candle, prayer rope, incense color, tissue arrangement, or packaging, but every kit includes the complete set listed on this page.
How much is shipping?
Prayer kits ship for a flat $8 within the site checkout. Your complete order total appears before payment.
How is payment handled?
Checkout is secured by Stripe. Your payment, shipping address, receipt, and order confirmation are handled through the same checkout flow.
Begin where you are
Make a place for prayer at home.
One ready-to-use kit, prepared by a small Orthodox devotional shop in Staunton, Virginia.
$27.95
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