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Hi Diane,

Here is a thread on electric vigil lamps you might find interesting. I know there are open flame laws, but I can't see one of these not looking somewhat cheap. You might also consider asking the priest to ask the families of patients (as they are on the way OUT of the hospital of course) if they would not mind donating something small or something very specific to the hospital's chapel. You might be surprised what people are willing to donate. icons, banners, crosses, etc. I don't think I have heard of a linen towel used as a method of prayer for Orthodox. Maybe he was considering muslim patients? Can you ask him more about what he had in mind? I would hate for the chapel to become an "I can out-do your wall" challenge between the different faiths, but if they are all kept in a fashion to worship God, I don't see how it can hurt.

A simple shelf is easy enough to install as in any home decorative magazine. It just needs to be large enough for an icon or two and perhaps a prayer book. Of course, it can be very elaborate. It depends on the hospital administration.

Paul

PS: Here is another thread on Prayer corners specifically.