Matrona Nikonova
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Matrona Dmitrievna Nikonova (Russian: Блаженная Матро́на Дими́триевна Ни́конова (Московская), romanized: Blazhennaya Matrona Dimitrievna Nikonova (Moskovskaya);[1] 1881/1885[b] – 2 May 1952[2]) 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.
Quick Facts Saint, Blessed Elder of Moscow[a] ...
Matrona of Moscow | |
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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(1952-05-02) (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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