Saint · 1833 – 30
Matrona of Thessalonica
Martyr Matrona of Thessalonica
New Calendar April 9 Old Calendar April 22
Why they are a saint
Matrona the Barefoot (Russian: Матрона Босоножка; also known as Matrona of Petersburg, born Matrona Petrovna Shcherbinina, married name Rumyantseva in her first marriage and Mylnikova in her second marriage; 1833 – 30 March 1911)) was a blessed Russian wanderer of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The Orthodox Church commemorates Matrona of Thessalonica on April 9.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Matrona of Thessalonica as a patron when they bear the name Matrona at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on April 9. As a martyr, she is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Matrona of Thessalonica, pray to God for us.
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