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Theotocos The Joy for all grieving

The Joy for all grieving - the name of a wonder-working icon of the Mother of god in Russian Orthodoxy. Besides the image of the Virgin - it is independent or before the Christ - includes images of the people overwhelmed by illnesses and griefs, and the angels making blessings on behalf of the Mother of god. According to the legend, it is found in 1643. Celebrating to an icon is made on October, 24th on Julian calendar. Some lists from it have the days of celebrating. The original image is stored in Moscow in a temple of icon of Theotocos The Joy for all grieving.