Joy of all who Sorrow
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In Eastern Orthodox and Eastern Catholic Christianity
, Joy of all who Sorrow is a title given to the Theotokos
(Mary, the mother of Jesus). The iconography is specifically Russian, without Byzantine precedent.
It is also a type of icon
that depicts the Theotokos
in a specific manner, standing beneath her Son, who is in Heaven as a king, and surrounded by people and angels.
In addition, specific hymns are dedicated to celebrating her role of bringing hope and salvation into the world, thus becoming joy for all who sorrow:
Many Orthodox parishes are named "Joy of all who Sorrow" and specific commemoration of the Joy of all who Sorrow is on July 23, on Orthodox calendars.
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Christianity is a monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus as presented in canonical gospels and other New Testament writings...
, Joy of all who Sorrow is a title given to the Theotokos
Theotokos
Theotokos is the Greek title of Mary, the mother of Jesus used especially in the Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, and Eastern Catholic Churches. Its literal English translations include God-bearer and the one who gives birth to God. Less literal translations include Mother of God...
(Mary, the mother of Jesus). The iconography is specifically Russian, without Byzantine precedent.
It is also a type of icon
Icon
An icon is a religious work of art, most commonly a painting, from Eastern Christianity and in certain Eastern Catholic churches...
that depicts the Theotokos
Theotokos
Theotokos is the Greek title of Mary, the mother of Jesus used especially in the Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, and Eastern Catholic Churches. Its literal English translations include God-bearer and the one who gives birth to God. Less literal translations include Mother of God...
in a specific manner, standing beneath her Son, who is in Heaven as a king, and surrounded by people and angels.
In addition, specific hymns are dedicated to celebrating her role of bringing hope and salvation into the world, thus becoming joy for all who sorrow:
- "To Thee, the champion leader, do we Thy servants dedicate a hymn of victory and thanksgiving, as ones who have been delivered from eternal death by the Grace of Christ our God Who was born of Thee and by Thy maternal mediation before Him. As Thou dost have invincible might, free us from all misfortunes and sorrowful circumstances who cry aloud:
- Rejoice, O Virgin Theotokos, full of Grace, Joy of all who sorrow!"
Many Orthodox parishes are named "Joy of all who Sorrow" and specific commemoration of the Joy of all who Sorrow is on July 23, on Orthodox calendars.