If so, who is it dedicated to? What is it like, and did it cost you a lot to set up? Do you worship at it? What is it's role in your life?
2007-08-27 13:09:43 · 17 answers · asked by Pebbles 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yes. It's right here in my home office. There is a Crucifix and two votive candle lights. On the wall above it is an icon of the San Damiano Crucifix (the one from St. Francis' Church in Assisi) and an icon of the Blessed Virgin Mary as Theotokos. On either side of the Crucifix are two Angels, flying aside the Cross. On either side of the Angels are two icons...one of Christ as Pantocrator...and the other of the Theotokos. On the pillar to the right of the altar is an iconostasis with icons of the Last Supper, Christ Blessing, the Blessed Virgin Mary and Christ Child surrounded by angels and St. Francis of Assisi (Francis is my wife's Confirmation name.)
It is here that I read the Daily Officium Divinum (the Daily Offices)
I've had the basic Altar for almost 50 years...my Grandfather made it for me. The icons I have collected over the years and they all mean something. The Angels I got somewhere up in the Bay Area when I was traveling.
2007-08-27 13:23:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, in my room, under the window on the North wall.
It is dedicated to my spirituality in general and changes with the seasons/holidays. It has symbols of the four elements and the divine as well. It was an ongoing process so I don't know how much it cost, since I did it in pieces.
I meditate, pray, perform spells/rituals, and simply reflect on it. It is central to my room.
2007-08-27 13:30:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have an altar dedicated to my higher power who happens to be the Source of all.(the Lord and theLady) I made it myself out of a box top and it cost nothing to make but is worth everything
2007-08-27 13:18:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some people worship the TV set. Others, a computer. Just depends on where you set your affection. If God comes second, it's an idol.
2007-08-27 13:26:55 · answer #4 · answered by JohnFromNC 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, I don't have an altar at home. I praise God and worship Him wherever I am. I am not ashamed of Him.
2007-08-27 13:18:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would... if we had more room to spare hahaha. We're a wee bit cramped here with 4 people, 1 dog, 1 cat, and furniture squished into our cute little four-room trailer.
2007-08-27 13:18:21 · answer #6 · answered by Rapunzel XVIII 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's dedicated to my girlfriend. It has a throne where she sits. That's where I worship her at.
2007-08-27 13:21:52 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
anywhere I go is an altar because of what Jesus has done for all of us. I am altar-ed whenever I confess my inadequacy and ask God for help.
2007-08-27 13:16:27 · answer #8 · answered by wassupmang 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes I do. I have a cross on the wall. I have a desk with icons- Christ, Theotokos, my named saint Catherine of Alexandria, my husbands name saint, George, a couple of candles, holy water, incense, and our marriage crowns.
2007-08-27 15:37:32 · answer #9 · answered by travelguruette 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My Altar is in my heart and it is with me wherever I go.
God Bless You...Peace.
2007-08-27 16:02:47 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋