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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.
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