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Icon of the Mother of God “Relieve My Sufferings”
The miraculous Icon of the Mother of God “Relieve My Sufferings” is a deeply revered Orthodox image of healing, comfort, and compassionate intercession. This 19th-century icon depicts the Most Holy Theotokos holding the Christ Child, surrounded by holy intercessors — the chief Apostles Peter and Paul, together with two venerable saints painted on the borders of the icon.
The title “Relieve My Sufferings” comes from the ancient hymn to the Virgin Mary:
“Relieve the illnesses of my sorrowful soul…” — a prayer asking the Mother of God to calm, heal, and comfort the suffering human soul.
In Church Slavonic, the word “relieve” means to soothe, ease pain, and bring peace. This icon reveals the Mother of God as the Heavenly Comforter who hears the cries of those suffering physically and spiritually, granting consolation, healing, and hope.
Meaning of the Icon
The iconography of “Relieve My Sufferings” is closely related to the famous Orthodox icon “Joy of All Who Sorrow” and other compassionate Marian images focused on healing and consolation.
The Virgin Mary is shown with Her hand gently resting against Her cheek, inclining Her head as if listening attentively to the prayers of the afflicted. This touching gesture symbolizes Her maternal compassion and readiness to hear every cry for help.
The Christ Child blesses those who pray before the icon, revealing Himself as the Divine Physician of souls and bodies, granting healing through the prayers of His Most Pure Mother.
What People Pray For Before This Icon
Orthodox Christians traditionally pray before the Icon of the Mother of God “Relieve My Sufferings” for:
✨ Healing from illness and chronic disease
✨ Relief from anxiety, sorrow, depression, and emotional suffering
✨ Comfort during grief and difficult life trials
✨ Help during childbirth and women’s illnesses
✨ Protection and healing for children
✨ Peaceful passing and relief for the seriously ill
✨ Freedom from addictions and destructive habits
✨ Reconciliation in family conflicts and relationships
✨ Strength during unbearable loss and mourning
Spiritual Symbolism
This icon portrays the Mother of God as the Heavenly Healer who lovingly listens to every prayer. Her compassionate pose reminds believers that no suffering is unnoticed before Heaven.
The Christ Child in Her arms is the true Physician of souls and bodies, Who came into the world to heal the brokenhearted and save the suffering.
Feast Day
📅 February 7 (January 25 Old Style)
A meaningful Orthodox icon for prayer corners, homes, hospitals, and as a spiritual gift for loved ones seeking healing, peace, and consolation.
🖼 Product Features
Each icon in our workshop is made to last a lifetime and beyond. The image is printed with rich, fade-resistant pigment inks on a premium solid-core wood panel — then hand-finished with a natural beeswax coating that deepens the colors, protects the surface, and gives each piece the warm, reverent quality of a traditionally crafted sacred object. A metal hanging hook is included on the back, so your icon is ready to display the moment it arrives.
- Crafted on a premium wood panel — 1.6 cm (0.6") thick, sturdy yet lightweight
- Fade-resistant pigment print — rich, true-to-life colors that last for generations
- Natural beeswax finish — hand-applied for depth, protection, and a traditional feel
- Ready to hang — metal hook pre-attached on the reverse
- Hand-finished by Orthodox Christian artisans in Portugal
📏 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“解除我的苦难”圣像
- Czech: Ikona Matky Boží „Ulehči mému utrpení“
- Danish: Ikon af Gudsmoder “Lindr mine lidelser”
- Dutch: Icoon van de Moeder Gods “Verlicht mijn lijden”
- English: Icon of the Mother of God “Relieve My Sufferings”
- Estonian: Jumalaema ikoon „Leevenda mu kannatusi“
- Finnish: Jumalansynnyttäjän ikoni ”Lievitä kärsimyksiäni”
- French: Icône de la Mère de Dieu « Soulage mes souffrances »
- German: Ikone der Gottesmutter „Lindere meine Leiden“
- Greek: Εικόνα της Θεοτόκου «Ανακούφισε τα βάσανά μου»
- Italian: Icona della Madre di Dio “Allevia le mie sofferenze”
- Japanese: 生神女「わが苦しみを和らげよ」のイコン
- Latvian: Dievmātes ikona “Atvieglo manas ciešanas”
- Lithuanian: Dievo Motinos ikona „Palengvink mano kančias“
- Norwegian: Ikon av Guds Mor “Lindre mine lidelser”
- Polish: Ikona Matki Bożej „Ulżyj moim cierpieniom”
- Portuguese: Ícone da Mãe de Deus “Alivia meus sofrimentos”
- Romanian: Icoana Maicii Domnului „Alină suferințele mele”
- Russian: Икона Божией Матери «Утоли мои болезни»
- Serbian: Икона Богородице „Ублажи моја страдања“
- Slovak: Ikona Matky Božej „Uľahči moje utrpenia“
- Slovenian: Ikona Matere Božje »Olajšaj moje trpljenje«
- Spanish: Icono de la Madre de Dios “Alivia mis sufrimientos”
- Swedish: Ikon av Guds Moder “Lindra mina lidanden”
- Ukrainian: Ікона Божої Матері «Полегши мої страждання»
