Saint
Matrona of Chios
Venerable Matrona of Chios († 1462)
New Calendar October 20 Old Calendar November 2
Why they are a saint
Saint Matrona was born in the village of Volissos on Chios of wealthy and pious parents, Leon and Anna sometime in the fourteenth century. The Orthodox Church commemorates Matrona of Chios on October 20.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Matrona of Chios as a patron when they bear the name Matrona at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 20. As a monastic, she is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Matrona of Chios, 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.