This superb Orthodox / Church Slavonic Antique Russian Icon 
is a devotional icon of the Mother of God 
“Всех скорбящих Радость” - “Joy of All Who Sorrow”
(also “The Joy of All the Afflicted”)
 
Tempera on Wood Panel, Hand-Painted 
 
Depicting the Virgin as intercessor for the afflicted, 
surrounded by angels, saints, and supplicants, 
with Christ Pantocrator above
 
Featuring an inscription in Cyrillic: 
“We have no other help,
we have no other hope,
except You, O Gracious One (Blessed One)
You are our help;
in You we place our hope,
and in You we glory.
For we are Your servants—
let us not be put to shame.”
 
This magnificent icon depicts: 
 
The Theotokos (Virgin Mary) standing full-length on a cloud
Christ Child on her left arm
Radiant mandorla / rays of light emanating from her figure
Groups of suffering people around her: the sick, the poor, the blind, the lame, prisoners, widows
Angels assisting and interceding
Saints shown on both sides, often Russian monastic saints
Christ Pantocrator in heaven above, blessing from the clouds
 
On either side you can see named saints, written in Church Slavonic
 
Probable region - most likely:
Central Russia
 
Icon’s is dating back to late 18th century – early 19th century,
circa 1780 – 1830
 
Dimensions: 36cm x 31cm