Akathist to the Mother of God “Joy of All Who Sorrow” - history
Patriarch Joachim the Venerable lived on earth a long time ago. His sister suffered from a protracted illness, literally suffered. Every day the girl prayed, but one day she heard God. The Holy Voice told her that the best action was to say her prayers in front of the icon “Joy to All Who Sorrow.”
The girl immediately did what the Lord said. A few days later a miracle came to the house - the disease disappeared and healing occurred. After this story, the icon of the Mother of God and the akathist were recognized by many believers and classified as the most miraculous images in the world.
Akathist “Joy to All Who Sorrow” - text
Kontakion 1
“To the chosen victorious Voivode, for having been delivered from eternal death by the grace of You who was born Christ our God and Your motherly intercession before Him, let us write thanks to You, Thy servants: for having an invincible power, freeing us from all troubles and sorrowful circumstances, calling: Rejoice, Full of Grace "Virgin Mother of God, Joy to all who mourn."
Ikos 1
“A representative angel was sent from heaven saying to the Mother of God: Rejoice, proclaiming by the Divine Incarnation of Christ the Joy that would be born from Her to the whole world, perishing in sorrow. In the same way, we, burdened with sins, having received the hope of salvation in You, touchingly cry out to You: Rejoice, God's favor towards sinners; Rejoice, strong intercession of those who repent before the Lord God. Rejoice, proclamation to fallen Adam; Rejoice, deliverance of the tears of Eve. Rejoice, you who take away sinful filth; Rejoice, bathhouse, washing the conscience. Rejoice, thou who gave birth to the Savior, who purifies our iniquities; Rejoice, all-wonderful reconciliation of all to God. Rejoice, bridge, truly lead us from death to life; Rejoice, you who saved the world from the flood of sin. Rejoice, heavenly ladder, whose Lord has descended to us; Rejoice, wine of all deification. Rejoice, Blessed Virgin Mary, Joy to all who mourn.”
Kontakion 2
“Seeing the currents of miracles pouring out from Your holy icon, good Mother of God, as You are the good helper of those who pray, the offended intercessor, the hopeless, the sad consolation, the hungry nurse, the naked robe, the virgin chastity, the strange teacher, the toiling help, the blind of sight, the deaf of good hearing , healing of the sick, we cry out to God with gratitude for You: Alleluia.”
Ikos 2
“The misunderstood mind of the fierce sorrows that come upon us, seeking to understand, we resort to You, O Mother and Virgin, demanding consolation. But You, who are good, teach us to understand in them Your good Son’s merciful providence for the salvation of our souls and the cleansing of many sins, so we cry out to You joyfully: Rejoice, a quiet refuge for those who are overwhelmed; Rejoice, those who doubt the well-known statement. Rejoice, one Mother of mercy; Rejoice, quick helper to those in troubles and misfortunes. Rejoice, you who cleanse our sins with sorrow; Rejoice, you who heal our sorrow and spiritual infirmities. Rejoice, you who teach us to despise the vain joys of this world; Rejoice, raising our minds from the world to the worldly. Rejoice, you who draw us from earthly love to God’s heavenly love; Rejoice, you who give us consolation and grace-filled life in our very sufferings. Rejoice, promise of eternal blessings; Rejoice, Intercessor of eternal joy. Rejoice, Blessed Virgin Mary, Joy to all who mourn.”
Kontakion 3
“Strengthen me with power from above, O good Lady, who is ailing in body and soul, and grant Thy visitation and providence, the darkness of despondency and sorrow that surrounds me, driving me away, so that I may be saved by You and continually cry out to God: Alleluia.”
Ikos 3
“Having an ineffable wealth of mercy, you extend a helping hand to all who mourn, heal ailments, heal passions. Do not despise me, O good Lady, on the bed of my weakness, lying down and crying out to You: Rejoice, treasure of mercy; Rejoice, there is only one hope for the desperate. Rejoice, healing of my body; Rejoice, salvation of my soul. Rejoice, strong fortress of the weak; Rejoice, intercessor and strengthener of the weary. Rejoice, thou who quickly quenches the wrath of God with Thy prayer; Rejoice, taming our passions by the power of Your prayers. Rejoice, blind seeing, hearing deaf; Rejoice, lame walking, dumb speaking. Rejoice, trustworthy visitation to those who are sick; Rejoice, for through You, according to the measure of faith, grace-filled healings are given to all the infirm. Rejoice, Blessed Virgin Mary, Joy to all who mourn.”
Kontakion 4
“The storm of many troubles and misfortunes will support me, and I can’t bear the excitement of anyone: But You, as the merciful Mother of my Savior and God, raise your hand to Your Son, begging Him to look upon the fierce sorrow of my heart and raise me from the abyss of despair, crying To him: Alleluia."
Ikos 4
“Hear, O Most Holy Virgin and Mother, the righteous prophecy of Simeon: But a weapon will pierce Your very soul, Thou hast composed in Thy heart all these words, understanding that the joy of a mother’s heart for the children of many sorrows in this world is shared. Moreover, as we are more experienced in all sorts of things and have suffered through motherly sorrow, we cry out to You: Rejoice, you who gave birth to the joy of Christ the Savior in the world; Rejoice, you who deliver the world from sorrows. Rejoice, you who endured blasphemy and slander against Your Son; Rejoice, you who suffered through His suffering. Rejoice, consolation to sorrowful mothers; Rejoice, children of their blessed protection. Rejoice, quick intercession in our troubles; Rejoice, correction of the erring. Rejoice, food for babies; Rejoice, instruction to the young. Rejoice, Mother of the orphans; Rejoice, intercession of widows. Rejoice, Blessed Virgin Mary, Joy to all who mourn.”
Kontakion 5
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“The richly flowing Blood of Your Son, shed on the Cross for our salvation, beholding, as the Servant of the Lord, humbly obeying the will of the Father, who is in heaven, you have shown us the image of suffering and patience, and we, in the cave of temptations and misfortunes that exist, cry out humbly To God: Alleluia."
Ikos 5
“Seeing Thee, Thy Son and God, standing at the Cross with the beloved disciple and with His heart crucified, saying: Woman, behold Thy son, and to the disciple: Behold, Thy Mother, giving unto Thee all who believe in Him. We, as fellow-partners of the sorrow and suffering of Your Son, having in You a good Mother, placing all our hope in You in sorrow, cry out to You: Rejoice, Mother of the Christian race; Rejoice, Thou who adopted us as sons at the Cross of Thy Son. Rejoice, thou who united God with man; Rejoice, you who united the faithful of the Lord. Rejoice, O Lamb, who gave birth to the Lamb who took away the sins of the world; Rejoice, cup that draws us joy from the Source of immortality. Rejoice, helper of the salvation of sinners; Rejoice, recovery of the lost. Rejoice, unexpected joy of sinners; Rejoice, rise of the fallen. Rejoice, healer of all ailments; Rejoice, quenching of all sorrows. Rejoice, Blessed Virgin Mary, Joy to all who mourn.”
Kontakion 6
“Thy mercy is preached, O Mother of God, to all the ends of the universe, for with Thy honorable cover thou covers the entire Christian race, for which you continually pray to Christ our Savior and deliver from all troubles well-behaved and God-fearing servants, faithfully crying out to God: Alleluia.”
Ikos 6
“The luminous grace has risen from Thy most wonderful icon, Mother of God, falling before her with tears, we pray to Thee: push away the cloud of temptations that have come upon us, so that we may cry out to Thee joyfully: Rejoice, who brings to Thy Son and God the prayers of the faithful; Rejoice, and You Yourself at the Throne of Your Son, constantly praying for us. Rejoice, intercessor to God, saving the world from troubles; Rejoice, intercessor of the Christian race, given to us by God. Rejoice, blessed-leaved tree, with which many are covered; Rejoice, light-fruitful tree, from which vernias feed. Rejoice, cover of the world, broadening the clouds; Rejoice, land of promise, from which honey and milk flow. Rejoice, bright cloud, constantly illuminating the faithful; Rejoice, pillar of fire, guide the elect to a heavenly inheritance. Rejoice, O field, growing an abundance of bounties; Rejoice, giver of all goodness. Rejoice, Blessed Virgin Mary, Joy to all who mourn.”
Kontakion 7
“Desiring to show currents of miracles from Your icon, the Joy of all who mourn, You, Lady, commanded the sick Euphemia to perform a prayer service before her, and having received healing, to preach to everyone the mercy for the sake of which the icon was revealed, so that the source of grace-filled healings will not be hidden to all who need it. Likewise, we do not hide Your benefits, but glorifying God with gratitude, we cry out to Him: Alliuia.”
Ikos 7
“The new font of Siloam has appeared more than the ancient ones, O Most Pure Lady, Thy temple, in which we venerate Thy miraculous icon: For not only in the summer and only in the first place do You give health to the body, but always you heal every ailment and every ulcer of the soul and body with faith and love those who come running to You. For this reason we cry out to Ti: Rejoice, font, in which all our sorrows are immersed; Rejoice, cup, whose joy and salvation we receive. Rejoice, stone, who gave water to those thirsty for life; Rejoice, tree that delights the dirty waters of the sea of life. Rejoice, inexhaustible source of life-giving waters; Rejoice, bathhouse that washes away sinful filth. Rejoice, delight in our sorrows; Rejoice, our sorrows are quenched. Rejoice, healing of our illnesses; Rejoice, deliverance from troubles. Rejoice, trampling on demons; Rejoice, disgrace of enemies. Rejoice, Blessed Virgin Mary, Joy to all who mourn.”
Kontakion 8
“We are all strangers and strangers in this land, according to the words of the apostle: troubles from enemies, troubles from relatives, troubles from false brethren, suffering many deprivations and sorrows. But You, Lady, as the Good Hodegetria, guide us to a quiet refuge, and pray to Your Son that forgiveness of sins may be granted to us before the end, so that we may continually cry out to God: Alleluia.”
Ikos 8
“Our whole life on earth is painful and filled with sadness from slander, annoyance, reproach and other many types of troubles and misfortunes: for the body is weak, our spirit is weak. We therefore resort to You, Mother of God, falling before Your most pure icon, fill our sorrowful hearts with joy and gladness, and cry out to You: Rejoice, guide, leading us to the heavenly fatherland; Rejoice, Queen of heaven and earth, who opens the gates of heaven to us. Rejoice, merciful one, who has mercy on us; Rejoice, steward, who organizes our life well. Rejoice, watered fleece, which Gideon foresaw; Rejoice, blessed womb, which has contained the inconceivable God of all. Rejoice, burning bush; Rejoice, unbreakable wall. Rejoice, life-giving source; Rejoice, unfading color. Rejoice, softening of evil hearts; Rejoice at the tenderness of the good. Rejoice, Blessed Virgin Mary, Joy to all who mourn.”
Kontakion 9
“Every everyday sweetness of sorrow in this world is involved: glory is not worth it, wealth flies by, beauty and health fade, friends and sincere ones are taken away by death. Sweeten our sorrows, guilty of good things, by giving Your incorruptible joy to us who cry out to God: Alleluia.”
Ikos 9
“The branches of multi-proclamation are perplexed with which words to console the sorrowing, but She, the Lady, spoke consolation to our hearts, Your grace, with the rays of Your grace, disperses the clouds of our sorrow and the darkness of despondency, so we cry out to You: Rejoice, who made all Christians glad with their hope in You; Rejoice, joy and peace to the world. Rejoice, giver of Divine goodness; Rejoice, hope of eternal blessings. Rejoice, ship of those who want to be saved; Rejoice, haven of worldly voyages. Rejoice, faithful guardian of those who trust in Thee according to God; Rejoice, clothing of the naked of boldness. Rejoice, guardian of all and affirmation; Rejoice, guardianship and sacred refuge for all the faithful. Rejoice, help from those who faithfully pray to You; Rejoice, bright knowledge of grace. Rejoice, Blessed Virgin Mary, Joy to all who mourn.”
Kontakion 10
“To save the human race from eternal torment and unceasing sorrow, O Lord, Lover of mankind, dwell in Your ever-virgin womb, and You, Your Mother, grant to those who are perishing help, protection and protection, so that you will be comfort to the sad, joy to the grieving, hope to the desperate, relieving eternal torment through Your intercession and leading to heavenly joy all who faithfully cry out to Thy Son and our God: Alleluia.”
Ikos 10
“Thou art a wall to the virgins, the Virgin Mary, and to all who resort to Thy protection. We also pray to You: intercede, cover and protect all the orphaned and helpless from temptations, bitterness and troubles, who cry to You with love: Rejoice, pillar of virginity; Rejoice, chosen vessel of purity and chastity. Rejoice, for those who wage war on the flesh with chastity have a fair wedding; Rejoice, in monasticism the grieving giver of eternal joy. Rejoice, changing the flame of passions; Rejoice, you who drive away the darkness of temptations. Rejoice, teacher of chastity; Rejoice, purity of the fence. Rejoice, correction of men; Rejoice, having risen from the fall. Rejoice, firm affirmation of faith; Rejoice, pleasant censer of prayer. Rejoice, Blessed Virgin Mary, Joy to all who mourn.”
Kontakion 11
“We offer an all-contrite song to Thee, Thy servants, the Mother of God, as the all-powerful intercessor of our family: quench the sickness of our much-sighing souls, tame the wrath of God, the sin righteously driven upon us for our sakes, deliver us from all fierce sorrow and illness, crying out to God for Thee: Alleluia "
Ikos 11
“A light-receiving lamp, kindled by the coal of God’s grace, Thy most venerable icon appeared to us, O Lady, for our sanctification and consolation. We, who honor love and fall to it with faith, cry out to Ti: Rejoice, who by Your mighty intercession delivers us from all troubles; Rejoice, you who protect us from cowardice and flood. Rejoice, who supplies us with hunger of soul and body; Rejoice, quenching the fire with the dew of Your prayers. Rejoice, you who save us from mortal destruction; Rejoice, strong helper in battle. Rejoice, you who protect us from the invasion of foreigners; Rejoice, protector from internecine warfare. Rejoice, you who sail easily on the waters; Rejoice, good traveling driver. Rejoice, liberation of the captives; Rejoice, there will be a speedy deliverance from the impending righteous rebuke of God. Rejoice, Blessed Virgin Mary, Joy to all who mourn.”
Kontakion 12
“You wished to give a guarantee of grace to our family, You showed us Your celibate icon, Mother of God, from which the currents of miracles flow out with faith, the sick are healed and sorrows are quenched. For this reason we joyfully cry out to God for You: Alleluia.”
Ikos 12
“Singing Your mercy and miracles, Mother of God, we all praise You, as our steadfast intercessor, and with tenderness we bow to You, who prays for us, and ask: raise your hand to Your Son, so that His mercy will always be unfailing in this life and after our death from us who cry to Ti: Rejoice, our unshameful hope in life and in our repose; Rejoice, you who give peace to the end of this life to those who trust in You. Rejoice, on the day of judgment our hope and protection; Rejoice, Judge of the righteous supplication. Rejoice, eternal deliverance from Gehenna; Rejoice, hope of eternal salvation. Rejoice, key of the Kingdom of Christ; Rejoice, door of heaven. Rejoice, bridge that leads to heaven; Rejoice, refuge and good intercessor for all repentant sinners. Rejoice, joy of the angels; Rejoice, glory and consolation to all the righteous. Rejoice, Blessed Virgin Mary, Joy to all who mourn.”
Kontakion 13
“O All-Singing God-Delighted Mother, who gave birth to the joy of heaven and earth the King Christ, our God! Hear the voice of Your mourning servants, and accept this little prayer of ours, deliver us from all troubles, sorrows and misfortunes; Heal our ailments, consume vain slander, drive away all malice and enmity from us and take away the future torments of those who cry out for You: Alleluia.”
When should you read the akathist to the Virgin Mary?
- This is a praise to the Virgin Mary, a request for a speedy resolution of pressing problems.
- A prayer for the anxiety in the soul to go away.
- A request for healing, both spiritual and physical.
Akathist - what it helps with
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There is no doubt that the Mother of God is ready to help everyone. Since the Virgin Mary constantly provides immense help to believers, the Orthodox called it “Recovery of the Lost,” since it is the Most Holy Theotokos that is the Holy image that people see a moment before death. That is why the akathist “Seeking the Lost” and “Joy of All Who Sorrow”, as a rule, are found together, since they are attributed to the same Face. When exactly should you turn to the Mother of God with this akathist?
- With money shortage, poverty. The Virgin Mary will show you the right path even in material difficulties.
- With a speedy recovery from a terrible illness, a request for healing.
- With dying children.
- When a person is freed from alcoholism.
- If you sincerely desire to successfully marry a good and worthy person.
- When receiving spiritual help and invisible support.
Read the akathist Recovering the Lost.
Miracle healings
According to legend, the sister of the Patriarch of Moscow Joachim, Euphemia Petrova-Papin, received a miraculous healing through prayers from this icon. She was so seriously ill that she had not gotten out of bed for a long time. She fervently prayed to the Mother of God for healing, and then one day she heard the response of the Queen of Heaven, who told her to call a priest from the Church of the Transfiguration on Ordynka with the image of “Joy to All Who Sorrow.”
The icon actually stood in this temple on the left side, where women usually stand in the service. And it was already very ancient then. Unfortunately, historians have not been able to establish how and when this icon got into the temple, but most likely it was acquired for him in 1685, when the temple itself was rebuilt in stone.
The priest came to the sick woman, brought with him an ancient icon, served a prayer service for water, sprinkled blessed water on the sick woman, and she completely recovered. Perhaps miraculous healings through prayers from this icon had happened before, but thanks to the fact that this time a miracle happened to the sister of the Patriarch of Moscow, this story became widely known. Hundreds of sick and wretched people flocked to the icon. According to legend, many of them received healing and deliverance from troubles.
The ancient icon was strengthened and restored, special prayers were also written addressed to the Mother of God to be read specifically at this miraculous image. Numerous copies of the icon, made in the royal icon-painting workshop, also appeared.
How to read two akathists to the Virgin Mary?
The Akathist is considered the highest prayer, which is worth reading for several days. The most important thing is sincere faith in God and in what the believer reads. It is important to think through every word, try to drive away bad thoughts from yourself. The icon of the Mother of God “Joy of All Who Sorrow” must necessarily be located next to those asking for help. Also, it is best to read the sacred text in the morning, because it is at this time that a person’s head has the freshest thoughts. And the last thing to remember is not only to rely on prayer, but also to apply your own strength to solve your problem.
- Akathist to Cyprian and Justinia
- Akathist to the Blessed Virgin Mary - find here
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How often can situations happen in life that seem impossible to solve and change. No one will help, not even relatives. That is why the Virgin Mary is considered a real healer. It’s a miracle when a person’s problem goes away in an unknown way. The main thing is to believe that there are Higher powers that can constantly be nearby. Believe in the Lord God, never miss an opportunity to go to church, pray as often as possible, talk to the Saints, ask them for help. Let the akathist “Joy of All Who Sorrow” become a real light in the window, and let everything be only good in your family!
Prayer
O Most Holy Lady Theotokos, supreme Cherub and most honorable Seraphim, God's chosen Maiden, Joy to all who mourn! Give consolation to us who are in sorrow: what other refuge and help are there for you than the imams? You are the only intercessor of our joy, and as the Mother of God and the Mother of Mercy, standing at the Throne of the Most Holy Trinity, you can help us: no one who comes to You is disgraced and leaves. Hear us also, now on the day of sorrow, before Your icon, falling down and praying to You with tears: take away from us the sorrows and sorrows that are upon us in this temporary life, so that we are not deprived of Yours. with omnipotent intercession and eternal endless joy in the Kingdom of Your Son and Our God. Amen.
