Matrona Nikonova
Matrona Dmitrievna Nikonova (Russian: Блаженная Матро́на Дими́триевна Ни́конова (Московская), romanized: Blazhennaya Matrona Dimitrievna Nikonova (Moskovskaya); 1881/1885[b] – 2 May 1952) is a canonized saint of the Russian Orthodox Church who is said to have had the gifts of prophecy, spiritual vision, and healing from early childhood.
Matrona of Moscow | |
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Russian Icon of Saint Matrona of Moscow | |
| Blessed Elder of Moscow[a] | |
| Born | 1881 - 1885 (the exact date of birth is approximate and remains unknown) village Sebino, Tula Governorate, Russian Empire |
| Died | 2 May 1952 (aged 70) Khimki, Moscow Oblast, Soviet Union |
| Venerated in | Eastern Orthodox Church |
| Canonized | 1999 by Russian Orthodox Church |
| Major shrine | Intercession Convent, Taganka District, Moscow, Russia |
| Feast | May 2 |
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