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ICON OF THE MOTHER OF GOD "JOY OF ALL WHO SORROW" | With Marginal Saints and Prayer Inscription
This rare and deeply moving 19th-century Orthodox icon depicts one of the most beloved and consoling images in the entire tradition of Orthodox Christianity — the Mother of God "Joy of All Who Sorrow". This antique icon comes from a private collection and bears witness to generations of faithful prayer before its sacred image.
Along the margins of the icon stand two heavenly intercessors: Saint John the Warrior on one side, and Venerable Anna on the other — extending the circle of intercession and making this icon a gathering of powerful advocates before the throne of God.
Inscribed upon the icon is the great prayer "O Most-Hymned Mother" — one of the most ancient and beloved hymns of the Orthodox Church, sung at the conclusion of the Akathist to the Most Holy Theotokos. Its presence on the icon transforms it into both a sacred image and a book of prayer, inviting the faithful to lift their voices together with the angels.
Feast Day: November 6 (October 24, Old Style)
ICONOGRAPHY AND SPIRITUAL MEANING
The Most Holy Theotokos is depicted standing in heavenly glory, surrounded by ministering angels, her arms extended in a gesture of boundless mercy and maternal protection. Beneath her are gathered the suffering ones of this world — the sick, the poor, the sorrowful, and the despairing — yet each one is held within the shelter of her loving intercession and united by the one great hope she offers.
She is revealed in this icon as:
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Joy of All Who Sorrow — bringing consolation to every grieving soul
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Refuge of the Helpless — defending the weak, the abandoned, and the destitute
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Comforter of the Afflicted — healing broken hearts and wounded spirits
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Swift Intercessor — responding with haste to the prayers of all who call upon her
This icon proclaims with quiet power that no human suffering is forgotten before God, and that through the prayers of the Mother of God, divine mercy flows ceaselessly into the lives of the faithful. It is an icon of hope for those who have no hope, of comfort for those who have no comfort, and of joy — the deep, unshakeable joy of those who know that they are not alone in their sorrow.
THE MARGINAL SAINTS
Saint John the Warrior is one of the most beloved intercessors of the Orthodox Church, venerated for his compassion toward prisoners, the persecuted, and the poor. Christians turn to him for protection, for help in times of injustice, and for the recovery of lost things.
Venerable Anna — the holy prophetess Anna, who spent her entire life in the Temple in prayer and fasting, and who received the infant Christ with joy — is the patron of widows, the elderly, and all who persevere in prayer through long years of waiting and sorrow.
Together with the Mother of God, these two saints form a powerful triad of intercession that encompasses the suffering of every human life.
THE PRAYER OF THE ICON
The inscription "O Most-Hymned Mother" is the concluding kontakion of the Akathist Hymn — among the most ancient prayers of the Church, addressed to the Most Holy Theotokos. Its presence on the icon is a constant invitation to prayer, and a reminder that the image before us is not merely art, but a window into the Kingdom of Heaven.
FOR WHOM DO THE FAITHFUL PRAY BEFORE THIS ICON?
Believers turn to the Mother of God "Joy of All Who Sorrow" for intercession in:
- Illness, chronic suffering, and physical pain
- Grief, loss, and bereavement
- Depression, despair, and spiritual desolation
- Poverty, financial hardship, and destitution
- Injustice, persecution, and oppression
- Comfort for the dying and those who mourn them
- Protection of orphans, widows, and the abandoned
- Healing of broken families and wounded relationships
A PERFECT GIFT FOR:
- Anyone going through illness, loss, or great sorrow
- Families who wish to place their home under the protection of the Mother of God
- Those named Mary, Anna, or Joan — their heavenly patrons are present on this icon
- Orthodox Christians seeking an antique icon of genuine spiritual and historical depth
- Collectors of 19th-century Russian and Eastern Orthodox sacred art
- Priests and parishes seeking an icon of the Theotokos for a prayer corner or side altar
- Anyone who wishes to give a gift of true comfort and heavenly intercession
🖼 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»
