Saint · † 1952
Matrona
St Matrona the Blind of Moscow († 1952)
New Calendar April 19 Old Calendar May 2
Why they are a saint
St Matrona the Blind of Moscow († 1952) is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on April 19. She is honored as a saint for a life of holiness recognized by the Church; little else about her life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Matrona as a patron when they bear the name Matrona at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on April 19. Russian Orthodox faithful also honor her as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Matrona, pray to God for us.
A short general prayer to a saint, not a liturgical text. No public-domain troparion for this saint is included.