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Wooden Icon of the Mother of God "Joy of all who Sorrow"
This wooden Orthodox icon depicts the Mother of God “Joy of All Who Sorrow”, one of the most comforting and spiritually profound Marian images of the Orthodox Church. The very name of the icon expresses its deep meaning: the Most Holy Theotokos is revealed as the merciful Helper and Consoler of all who suffer, grieve, and endure sorrow.
The icon traditionally bears the inscription:
“For the naked – clothing, for the sick – healing.”
These words summarize the Church’s faith in the compassionate intercession of the Mother of God, who brings relief, hope, and heavenly consolation to all who turn to her with faith.
🕊️ Iconography and Meaning
The Theotokos is depicted standing in glory, surrounded by angels, and extending her mercy toward the afflicted, the poor, the sick, and the oppressed. Below her are people weighed down by illness, poverty, grief, and despair—yet all are united by hope in her loving protection.
She is shown as the Joy of all who sorrow, the refuge of the helpless, the comforter of the grieving, and the swift intercessor for those in need. This icon emphasizes that no human suffering is forgotten by God, and that through the prayers of the Mother of God, divine mercy flows into the lives of the faithful.
🪙 Why Coins Are Depicted on the Icon
A distinctive feature of many versions of the icon “Joy of All Who Sorrow” is the presence of small coins depicted near the suffering people or attached to the icon itself. This detail has a historical and spiritual origin.
The Icon of the Mother of God "Joy of All Who Sorrow" (with Coins) is a miraculous icon glorified in St. Petersburg in 1888 after a fire in the Tikhvin Chapel. Lightning did not damage the icon, but 12 small coins from a broken alms bowl were embedded in its surface. The icon, previously darkened by soot, was renewed and brightened.
According to tradition, during one of the icon’s miracles, the coins themselves became a visible sign of divine mercy. They symbolized:
- God’s providence for the poor and needy
- The generosity and compassion of the Theotokos
- Charity as a path to healing and consolation
As a result, coins became an integral iconographic element, reminding the faithful that the Mother of God not only heals sickness and sorrow but also provides help in times of material hardship. The coins emphasize that mercy, compassion, and almsgiving are inseparable from true Christian faith.
🕯️ What People Pray for Before This Icon
Believers turn to the Mother of God “Joy of All Who Sorrow” asking for:
- Comfort in grief, loss, and emotional pain
- Healing from physical and spiritual illnesses
- Help in poverty and financial difficulties
- Strength in times of despair and hopelessness
- Peace of heart and trust in God’s will
This icon is especially cherished by those enduring suffering, illness, or personal trials, as well as by families seeking comfort and hope.
🌿 For Your Home or Prayer Corner
This wooden Orthodox icon is a meaningful addition to a home icon corner or prayer space. It serves as a constant reminder that no sorrow is too great, no pain too deep, and no prayer unheard when offered with faith through the intercession of the Most Holy Theotokos.
🖼 Product Features
• Crafted on a premium wood icon panel
• Rich mineral pigment colors designed to last
• Protected with natural beeswax finish
• Ready to hang — metal hook included
• Hand-finished by Orthodox Christian artisans
• Solid yet lightweight panel, 1.6 cm thick
📏 Available Sizes
• Small – 12 x 15 cm (5” x 6”)
• Medium – 23 x 30 cm (9” x 12”)
• Large – 30 x 39 cm (12” x 15”)
🎁 Perfect For
• Meaningful Orthodox Christian gifts
• Housewarming and family blessings
• Prayer corners and devotional spaces
• Baptisms, name days, weddings, and feast days
🌍 Worldwide Delivery
Securely packed and shipped worldwide from Portugal with tracking.
✨ Crafted with Tradition
Each icon is carefully made by Orthodox Christian artisans in Portugal — created to become a lasting blessing for your home or a treasured gift for someone you love.
The name of this icon in different languages⬅️
- Chinese (Simplified): 上帝之母“众忧之乐”圣像
- Czech: Ikona Matky Boží „Radost všech zarmoucených“
- Danish: Ikon af Gudsmoder “Glæde for alle sørgende”
- Dutch: Icoon van de Moeder Gods “Vreugde van allen die bedroefd zijn”
- English: Icon of the Mother of God "Joy of All Who Sorrow"
- Estonian: Jumalaema ikoon „Rõõm kõigile kurvastajatele“
- Finnish: Jumalansynnyttäjän ikoni ”Kaikkien murheellisten ilo”
- French: Icône de la Mère de Dieu « Joie de tous les affligés »
- German: Ikone der Gottesmutter „Freude aller Betrübten“
- Greek: Εικόνα της Θεοτόκου «Χαρά όλων των θλιβομένων»
- Italian: Icona della Madre di Dio “Gioia di tutti gli afflitti”
- Japanese: 生神女「悲しむすべての人の喜び」のイコン
- Latvian: Dievmātes ikona “Prieks visiem bēdīgajiem”
- Lithuanian: Dievo Motinos ikona „Visų liūdinčiųjų džiaugsmas“
- Norwegian: Ikon av Guds Mor “Glede for alle sørgende”
- Polish: Ikona Matki Bożej „Radość wszystkich strapionych”
- Portuguese: Ícone da Mãe de Deus “Alegria de todos os aflitos”
- Romanian: Icoana Maicii Domnului „Bucuria tuturor celor necăjiți”
- Russian: Икона Божией Матери «Всех скорбящих Радость»
- Serbian: Икона Богородице „Радост свих жалосних“
- Slovak: Ikona Matky Božej „Radosť všetkých zarmútených“
- Slovenian: Ikona Matere Božje »Radost vseh žalostnih«
- Spanish: Icono de la Madre de Dios “Alegría de todos los afligidos”
- Swedish: Ikon av Guds Moder “Glädje för alla bedrövade”
- Ukrainian: Ікона Божої Матері «Всіх скорботних Радість»
