What Matrona of Moscow prays for: real stories of help

Thousands of believers come to the relics of Matrona of Moscow in the Pokrovsky Monastery every day, asking for help in a variety of life situations: healing from illnesses, family well-being, having children, finding work. Saint Matrona promised that after her death she would hear and help all those who turn to her. About the requests they make to Matronushka and what miracles happen through her prayers - in the material of Izvestia.

Why is Matrona of Moscow revered in Russia?

Saint Matrona of Moscow lived an amazing life full of suffering and spiritual achievements. Born in 1881 in the village of Sebino, Tula province, as a blind girl, she possessed the gift of foresight and healing from early childhood. The parents, peasants Dmitry and Natalia, initially wanted to send their daughter to an orphanage, but the mother had a prophetic dream where a white bird landed on her chest, and the family decided to keep the child.

Already in childhood, people began to come to the Nikonov house for help and advice. Matrona received up to 40 people a day, healing them and predicting the future. At the age of 17, she lost the ability to walk, but that didn't stop her from serving people. The saint moved to Moscow, where she continued to receive the suffering, regularly confessed and received communion.

Blessed Matrona died on May 2, 1952 in Skhodnya, predicting her death three days in advance. Before she died, she said: "Everyone, everyone, come to me and tell me, as if alive, about your sorrows, I will see you, and hear you, and help you." In 1999, Matrona was canonized as a locally venerated saint of the Moscow Diocese, and in 2004 she was canonized as a general church saint. Today, about 5,000 people come to her relics in the Pokrovsky Monastery every day, and on weekends the queue stretches for 7-8 hours.

Prayers to Matrona: how and when to address the saint

You can pray to St. Matrona anywhere and at any time. Believers pray to her at home, in church, at work — the saint hears everyone who addresses her with sincere faith. The clergy remind us that first of all we need to turn to the Lord Jesus Christ and the Most Holy Theotokos, and the saints help us with their prayers before God.

There is a pious tradition of pilgrimage to the relics of St. Matrona at the Pokrovsky Monastery in Moscow. Pilgrims bring white chrysanthemums and roses, venerate the relics and leave notes with requests. However, the saint hears prayers wherever a person is. Before prayer, it is recommended to confess and receive communion in order to purify the soul.

What can I ask of the Holy Matrona:

• About healing from diseases — your own and your loved ones;

• About family well-being and maintaining peace in the family;

• About helping to have children;

• On protection from poverty and material difficulties;

• About finding a job or solving problems in the service;

• About meeting your destiny and starting a family;

• About getting rid of addictions;

• Help with studies and other everyday problems.

The saint was distinguished by kindness and mercy, so you can not ask her for something that can harm other people. You should not desire revenge, lie in your requests, or downplay problems. Prayer should come from a pure heart, with sincere faith and humility.

Miracles performed through the prayers of Matrona of Moscow

The miracles of St. Matrona began before her birth and continue to this day. During the baptism of the infant Matrona, a column of fragrant smoke rose from the font, as when burning incense. During her lifetime, the saint healed the sick, gave wise advice, and comforted people in grief. 4 km from the village of Sebino, there lived a man whose legs couldn't walk — Matrona told him to crawl to her, and he crawled 4 km, and walked back on his feet healed.

Saint Matrona is often approached by women who have been diagnosed with infertility by doctors. Through prayers to Matronushka, many of them give birth to healthy children, which is confirmed by numerous testimonies from pilgrims. In the Pokrovsky Monastery, near the icon of St. Matrona, you can always see pregnant women, girls with strollers and young parents — they come to thank Mother for the miracle.

Saint Matrona helps with all family and household problems: finding a job, ending family quarrels, and finding a happy family. As promised by the blessed old woman, she hears everyone and helps everyone — and helps very quickly. Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia urges to turn to Matrona not only to solve life problems, but also to be able to endure suffering.

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