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The Icon of the Mother of God "Joy of All Who Sorrow" (Three Joys). Wooden orthodox icon.
The Icon of the Mother of God “Joy of All Who Sorrow” (also known as “The Three Joys”) is a beloved image in the Orthodox tradition, symbolizing the merciful intercession of the Most Holy Theotokos and the miraculous help granted through her prayers. This icon is connected with a remarkable story that took place in Moscow at the beginning of the 18th century.
A devout painter brought to Russia a copy of an Italian icon depicting the Holy Family. He entrusted it to a relative—a priest of the Trinity Church on Gryazekh Street. The priest later donated the icon to his parish church, where it was placed above the porch, near the entrance. For forty years it remained there quietly, until the grace of God revealed its miraculous power.
According to tradition, a noble woman experienced several tragedies in rapid succession:
her husband was falsely accused and exiled, her estate confiscated, and her only beloved son taken captive during war. In utter despair, she prayed with tears to the Queen of Heaven for help. One night she heard a voice instructing her to seek the icon of the Holy Family and pray before it. After searching many Moscow churches, she finally found the image on the porch of the Trinity Church.
With deep faith she prayed before the icon—and soon received three joyful news:
her husband was acquitted and returned from exile,
her son was freed from captivity,
and her estate was restored.
From that time the icon became known as “The Three Joys.”
In the icon, the Mother of God is seated with the Divine Child on her lap. To her right stands Saint Joseph the Betrothed, and to her left—Saint John the Baptist, both gazing upon the Christ Child with reverent love.
On the side panels are depicted the Guardian Angel and Saint Catherine, emphasizing the theme of divine protection and heavenly intercession.
This icon is cherished as a source of consolation for those facing sorrow, despair, or seemingly impossible situations, reminding believers that through the prayers of the Theotokos, God grants unexpected joy and deliverance.
🖼 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): “众悲者之喜”（三喜）圣母与约瑟、施洗者约翰、守护天使、圣凯瑟琳
- Czech: Ikona Matky Boží „Radost všech zarmoucených“ („Tři radosti“), svatý Josef Snoubenec, svatý Jan Křtitel, Anděl strážný, svatá Kateřina
- Danish: Ikon af Guds Moder "Glæde for alle sørgende" ("De tre glæder"), Sankt Josef Trolovede, Johannes Døberen, skytsengel, Sankt Katarina
- Dutch: Icoon van de Moeder Gods "Vreugde van allen die bedroefd zijn" ("De drie vreugden"), Sint Jozef de Verloofde, Johannes de Doper, Beschermengel, Sint Catharina
- English: Mother of God “Joy of All Who Sorrow” (“The Three Joys”), Saint Joseph the Betrothed, Saint John the Baptist, Guardian Angel, Saint Catherine
- Estonian: Jumalaema ikoon „Rõõm kõigile kurvastajatele“ („Kolm rõõmu“), püha Joosep Kihlatu, püha Johannes Ristija, kaitseingel, püha Katariina
- Finnish: Jumalanäidin ikoni "Kaikkien murheellisten ilo" ("Kolme ilon"), pyhä Joosef Kihlattu, pyhä Johannes Kastaja, suojelusenkeli, pyhä Katariina
- French: Icône de la Mère de Dieu « Joie de tous les affligés » (« Les trois joies »), saint Joseph le Fiancé, saint Jean Baptiste, ange gardien, sainte Catherine
- German: Ikone der Gottesmutter „Freude aller Betrübten“ („Die drei Freuden“), heiliger Josef der Verlobte, Johannes der Täufer, Schutzengel, heilige Katharina
- Greek: Εικόνα της Θεοτόκου «Χαρά πάντων των θλιβομένων» («Τρεις χαρές»), Άγιος Ιωσήφ ο Μνήστωρ, Άγιος Ιωάννης ο Βαπτιστής, Φύλακας Άγγελος, Αγία Αικατερίνη
- Italian: Icona della Madre di Dio "Gioia di tutti gli afflitti" ("Le tre gioie"), San Giuseppe lo Sposo, San Giovanni Battista, Angelo Custode, Santa Caterina
- Japanese: 生神女「すべての悲しむ者の喜び」（三つの喜び）、聖ヨセフ、洗礼者ヨハネ、守護天使、聖カタリナ
- Latvian: Dievmātes ikona „Prieks visiem bēdīgajiem“ („Trīs prieki“), svētais Jāzeps Līgavainis, svētais Jānis Kristītājs, sargeņģelis, svētā Katrīna
- Lithuanian: Dievo Motinos ikona „Visų liūdinčiųjų džiaugsmas“ („Trys džiaugsmai“), šventasis Juozapas Sužadėtinis, šventasis Jonas Krikštytojas, sarginis angelas, šventoji Kotryna
- Norwegian: Ikon av Guds Mor "Glede for alle sørgende" ("Tre gleder"), Sankt Josef Trolovede, Johannes Døperen, skytsengel, Sankt Katarina
- Polish: Ikona Matki Bożej „Radość wszystkich strapionych” („Trzy radości”), święty Józef Oblubieniec, święty Jan Chrzciciel, Anioł Stróż, święta Katarzyna
- Portuguese: Ícone da Mãe de Deus "Alegria de todos os aflitos" ("As três alegrias"), São José Esposo, São João Batista, Anjo da Guarda, Santa Catarina
- Romanian: Icoana Maicii Domnului „Bucuria tuturor celor întristați” („Cele trei bucurii”), Sfântul Iosif Logodnicul, Sfântul Ioan Botezătorul, Îngerul păzitor, Sfânta Ecaterina
- Russian: Икона Божией Матери «Всех скорбящих Радость» («Три радости»), святой Иосиф Обручник, Иоанн Креститель, Ангел Хранитель, святая Екатерина
- Serbian: Икона Богородице „Радост свих жалосних“ („Три радости“), свети Јосиф Обручник, свети Јован Крститељ, анђео чувар, света Катарина
- Slovak: Ikona Bohorodičky „Radosť všetkých zarmútených“ („Tri radosti“), svätý Jozef Snúbenec, svätý Ján Krstiteľ, strážny anjel, svätá Katarína
- Slovenian: Ikona Božje Matere »Radost vseh žalostnih« (»Tri radosti«), sveti Jožef Zaročenec, sveti Janez Krstnik, angel varuh, sveta Katarina
- Spanish: Icono de la Madre de Dios "Alegría de todos los afligidos" ("Las tres alegrías"), San José Esposo, San Juan Bautista, Ángel de la Guarda, Santa Catalina
- Swedish: Ikon av Guds Moder "Glädje för alla sörjande" ("Tre glädjer"), Sankt Josef den Trolovade, Johannes Döparen, skyddsängel, Sankta Katarina
- Ukrainian: Ікона Божої Матері «Всіх скорботних Радість» («Три радості»), святий Йосиф Обручник, Іоан Хреститель, Ангел Хранитель, свята Катерина
