1.
Before starting work, make the sign of
the
Cross; Pray in silence, & pardon
your
enemies.
2.
Work with care on every detail of your
ikon,
as if you were working in front
of
the Lord Himself.
3.
During work, pray in order to strengthen
yourself
physically and spiritually; avoid
above
all useless words and keep silence.
4.
Pray in particular to the Saint whose
face
you are painting. Keep your mind from
distractions,
and the Saint will be close to you.
5.
When you have to choose a color, stretch
out
your hands interiorly to the Lord &
ask
his counsel.
6.
Do not be jealous of your neighbor's
work;
his success is your success too.
7.
When your ikon is finished, thank God
that
His Mercy granted you the grace
to
paint the Holy Images.
8.
Have your ikon blessed by putting it
on
the altar. Be the first to pray before it,
before
giving it to others
9.
Never forget:
The
joy of spreading ikons in the world.
the
joy of the work of ikon-painting
The
joy of giving the Saint the possibility
to
shine through his ikon.
The
joy of being in union with the Saint
whose
face you are painting.
(Unknown Origin)