Antique 19th C Russian icon of The Mother of God, Joy to All Who Grieve w.COA

Description: This is a stunning 19th-century Russian Orthodox icon of The Mother of God, Joy to All Who Grieve, painted in tempera on gesso over a wooden panel with certificate of authenticity. The icon features the Virgin Mary, lovingly depicted at the center standing with her arms extended in a gesture of compassion and blessing, surrounded by a group of afflicted people seeking her intercession. Angels are shown around her, symbolizing divine presence and support. At the top, God the Father looksdown, blessing the scene with a serene and compassionate gaze. The piece is further embellished with an embossed metal oklad, a richly decorated protective cover that enhances the icon’s sacred beauty and preserves its painted details. This exquisite metalwork, made of silver metal with gilded metals, adds a three-dimensional texture to the icon, highlighting the holy figures while creating a beautiful contrast with the painted background.This icon exemplifies Russian religious art's intricacy and devotion, making it a remarkable piece of spiritual and cultural heritage. This icon emphasizes intricate embossed and cutout details, such as four vibrant gold halos, delicate facial expressions, and hands and rich embossed robe clothing. The title, "Joy of All Who Sorrow," reflects her capacity to bring peace and hope to those facing hardship, illness, or grief,making this icon a beloved focus of prayer for comfort and protection. This Icon makes an incredible gift as a prayed over antique Icon for prosperity and for healing. This holy icon helps to get rid of illnesses, sorrows, and financial problems through prayer. The icon of the Mother of God "Joy of All Who Sorrow" became famous for its miracles in 1688. The sister of Patriarch Joachim (1674-1690) Euthymia, who lived in Moscow, suffered from an incurable disease for a long time. One morning, during prayer, she heard a voice: "Euphemia! Go to the Church of the Transfiguration of My Son; there is an icon there called "Joy of All Who Sorrow". Let the priest serve a prayer service with the blessing of water, and you will receive healing from your illness." Euthymia, having learned that such an icon really existed in Moscow, in the Church of the Transfiguration on Ordynka, fulfilled the command of the Most Holy Theotokos - and was healed. This happened on October 24, 1688. Information about the icon of the Mother of God "Joy of All Who Sorrow" (with pennies), which appeared in St. Petersburg in 1888, was posted on July 23. http://days.pravoslavie.ru Please see The certificate of authenticity the Icon was ok'd for export for cultural relations on 4-16-2004. Measurements: 12 1/2 inches height x 10 1/2 inches width x 3/4 inch depth

Price: 1250 USD

Location: Oceanside, California

End Time: 2024-12-08T04:44:11.000Z

Shipping Cost: 38 USD