Introduction.Biography of St. Matrona
Matrona of Moscow is one of the most beloved and revered saints not only in Moscow, but throughout Russia.Prayer Matrona of Moscow is considered to be miraculous.She was born into a poor peasant family in the province of Tula, in 1881.Her real name - Matryona Dmitrievna Nikonova.The girl's mother, already having three children and being in extreme poverty, wanted to give the unborn child to a shelter for the poor.But she had a remarkable dream, which is construed as a sign of the woman.She saw a white dove, which had a human face and closed eyes.Bird sat down on the right hand and the women woke up, she decided that no one will give a child.
Matrona was born blind.Her eyelids tightly closed eye sockets.During the christening font of the girls rose fragrant plume of smoke, and the priest Vasily predicted that this child would be a saint.On the girl's chest was a small swelling in the shape of a cross, and her whole life was built around the prayers and church.Children taunted her, and she secretly played with icons.He attended all of the services in the church.She soon opened the gift of predicting the future and healing.An endless stream of people came to her.It all took, sorry, and pray for everyone.During the day she helped people, and prayed night and dozed.
can say that prayer is Matrona of Moscow, the man of God, was necessary as air.John of Kronstadt, named her as his successor.In 17 years, Matron suddenly paralyzed.She accepted his illness calmly, so it was pleasing to God!Matron predicted revolution and the beginning of the Great Patriotic War.For many years, during the persecution of the church, she was forced to wander in strange apartment in Moscow.Matrona died in 1952 and was buried in the Danilovsky cemetery.In 2004, she was canonized.Today, people visit the Pokrovsky women's monastery, located in Moscow, to pay homage to the relics of her, offer prayers Matrona of Moscow, in the hope of her intercession.And today there is considerable evidence that miracles happen in reality.
Prayers to St. Matrona
Thousands of people make a pilgrimage to Matrona, affectionately known as holy.Even after her death she continues to help all people.Matron said, that it came as a living and talked about their affliction, and she will hear and help.She asked that her grave to bring only fresh flowers.This custom continues today.They say that the flower petals, visited the holy icon or its relics are healing.To it are afflicted with their troubles, misfortunes.Someone seeking to get rid of diseases, someone suffering from severe heart situations.Believers know that prayer Matrona of Moscow is capable of doing wonders.She often asked about pregnancy, about health, about marriage, about love, about children, about work, about getting rid of alcohol and drug addiction, tuition.The request can be presented in the form of letters, notes Matrona.The note must be handled to the Savior and the Mother of God and the Blessed Matrona asking to pray to the Lord for you.Orthodox pray before an icon, makes the sign of the cross and kissing the face.If the icon is not present, you can close your eyes and imagine the matrons feel a spiritual connection with her.In Orthodox collections of prayers is a prayer Matrona of Moscow, it is possible to ask the saint for help or give thanks.Even if you do not know this prayer, you can contact the St. Matrona words, coming from the depths of the soul.
Miraculous help Matron
From the stories of those who asked for help holy blissful, it can be concluded that the prayer to Matrona of Moscow is able to radically change the life.Sincere prayer saves from serious illness, it helps to survive after a terrible car accident, and childless couples find children.Sometimes there are rumors of links with the occult holy.But it is not.Wizards and psychics hated Matrona, and she spent her life in prayer and fasting to receive communion.It is especially revered in the Trinity-Sergius Lavra.Orthodox intercessor was the deserved favorite people.