Orthodox Icon of the Mother of God Joy and Consolation

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January 21st
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Since thou art a well-spring of tenderness, O Theotokos, make us worthy of compassion; Look upon a sinful people; Manifest thy power as ever, for hoping on thee we cry aloud unto thee: Hail! as once did Gabriel, chief Captain of the Bodiless Powers

This icon is known as Vatopedi for the Monastery on Mt. Athos where this form originated in the 9th century. It is also referred to as the Comfort or Consolation Icon, as Mary is being consoled by the Christ-child; and she, in turn, is the Consolation of all Christians. The two saints on the sides are St. Alexandra the Empress and Martyr and St. Alexander Nevsky. They are the patron saints of the couple that commisioned this icon.

This Icon is by the hand of Paul Drozdowski of New Jersey.

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