The life story of Saint Matrona of Moscow
Matrona was born at the end of the 19th century into an ordinary peasant family. From birth, the girl had no eyeballs and was blind. After the birth of the child, the elderly parents by that time, according to life, wanted to hand over the child to the orphanage of Prince Golitsyn, however, subsequently the mother had a dream about how big
a white slab of incredible beauty flew in and landed on her chest. Surprisingly, the bird was blind. Natalya Nikonovna, Matrona’s mother, decided that this was a sign from God and left the child in the family.
According to the scriptures, already from childhood, Blessed Matrona knew how to heal people and predict the future, all thanks to her deep faith in the Lord.
At the age of about 17, Matrona lost her legs. Being a deeply religious person, with the help of other people, she managed to travel to shrines. She managed to visit the Kiev Pechersk Lavra, the Trinity-Sergius Lavra, St. Petersburg, and other cities and holy places in Russia. During her lifetime, the matron experienced persecution, misunderstanding and contempt, both from certain social groups and from the godless authorities.
Almost every day, Blessed Matrona received up to 40 people, giving people advice, healing them from illnesses and ailments. During her lifetime, the saint was revered by the clergy of the Trinity-Sergius Lavra; she regularly received communion and confessed to the Lord.
Matrona received and helped people until her death, which she predicted 3 days before it occurred.
With the blessing of Patriarch Alexy II, on March 8, 1998, the saint’s grave was opened, and her relics were moved to the Danilov Monastery, then placed in a shrine (silver tomb) in the Church of the Intercession. Her grave became a place of pilgrimage for Orthodox Christians for many years. Access to the relics of Matrona is open daily from 7 a.m. (Sunday from 6 a.m.) to 8 p.m.
In May 1999, Blessed Matrona was canonized by the Moscow diocese. In October 2004, her church-wide Orthodox canonization took place.
The relics of the saint were delivered for veneration to many cities: Lipetsk, Vologda, Krasnoyarsk, Novokuznetsk.
What do they pray to the Holy Matrona of Moscow?
Blessed Matrona of Moscow is one of the most revered and famous saints in the Russian Orthodox Church.
Every day thousands of people come to the Intercession Church to pray to her relics, not only from all over Russia, but also from all over the world. Many people, in order to have time to venerate the relics, come to the temple at 4-5 in the morning, since on weekends the queue can stretch up to 8-9 hours. The same monastery houses the icon of the Mother of God “Seeking the Lost,” which Matrona did not part with until her death. It is believed that the prayer to Matrona has special power; a large number of healings and miracles occur through it, including with people of other religions. The miraculous power of the Matrona of Moscow is recognized by the entire hierarchy of the Russian Orthodox Church, including the Patriarch of Moscow and All Rus' Kirill. The Patriarch, realizing the power of the saint, urged people to turn to Matrona for help not only in resolving everyday problems, but also in granting the strength to bear physical torment and mental suffering.
Most often, Saint Matrona’s help is asked for:
- health and healing;
- married;
- pregnancy;
- job search;
- fulfillment of desires;
- mutual love;
- the husband's return to the family.
When turning to the Blessed One, you should sincerely ask for what you really need. You should not ask for excesses and luxury; remember that there are millions of people on this sinful earth who may be in even worse circumstances than you. You should also not pray for help in dishonest matters - with such a prayer you only risk angering God.
Pray regularly, go to confession and receive communion. Every day, include a prayer for finding a job in your evening and morning routine. Before starting Matrona, you can read “Our Father” about finding a job.
The meaning of prayer to a saint
Every day thousands of Christians pray to the blessed one. They do this in churches, monasteries, and at the grave of a saint. Regardless of a person's location, sacred texts do not cease to be effective. Matrona will always hear and come to the rescue. She said so before leaving for a better world - she asked the believers in these words:
In order for the prayer to Matrona of Moscow for help with work and money to be effective, it is necessary to follow certain recommendations that were drawn up by the clergy.
- You need to be sincere in your thoughts and desires, you should not hide anything, otherwise your mother will not be able to help you.
- Matronushka is recommended to pray alone. If there are other people in the room where the sacred words are being read, a private conversation with the Higher Powers will not work.
- When formulating a question, there is no need to wish harm for your neighbor - this can lead to the fact that the prayer to Matronushka of Moscow will not be effective.
Those who want to speed up the effect of prayer words should definitely visit the saint’s resting place. This can be done at the Intercession Monastery. Every day many people come to ask Matronushka:
- health for family and friends;
- success at work;
- good luck in finding a good position;
- husband's love and respect;
- good luck in business.
Tomb of St. Matrons at the Danilovsky cemetery
In order for the words to reach their goal and all plans to come true, it is necessary to leave a note for Matronushka at the grave. It should definitely be written in legible handwriting on a small piece of paper. The note indicates the name of the person asking and what he wants. After some time, you can get everything you want.
You can bring fresh flowers to the relics and icons of the saint. She loved them very much during her lifetime. People try to bring roses; Matrona of Moscow liked them the most, so her grave is simply strewn with flowers at all times of the year - this is a sign of love and respect from parishioners. It is not necessary to come to the shrine and pray. You can just sit next to them and think about how to improve your life.
It happens that a person is far away and is physically unable to attend the saint’s grave, but a church minister can help him with this. One has only to write an appeal to them, which speaks of the need to grant success in all endeavors. The priests will definitely help and even send back a dried flower, which they take from the saint’s grave. He has the power to help a person with money.
How to address Saint Matrona correctly?
In order for your prayer to be pleasing to God and to be heard by the saint, you must follow the following rules:
- Faith is the most important thing . If you simply read a prayer from a tablet, a piece of paper, or contact a saint according to a schedule, we are afraid to upset you, your efforts will be in vain. Many people think that they put deep meaning into words, but in fact they do not fully understand and realize the power of their faith.
- Be Orthodox in everything . Work can be done both for the benefit of others, and for the sole purpose of receiving money. If you want to get work, be sure that when you do it, you are not deceiving people or bringing them misfortune.
- Help others . Help from above comes to those who really need it and deserve it. If you yourself are able to help someone, do not skimp on a good deed, and it will come back to you several times over. It doesn’t matter what it will be: helping an old woman, some concert person, donating to a charity fund or for the construction of a temple. Every good deed will find its response!
- Work for the benefit of people . Always remain human, remember that you yourself are able to help someone on this earth. Help a grandmother cross the road, help a driver with a flat tire on the side of the road, teach a child math, help with a foreign language. What will cost you nothing will be a sincere desire for someone, for which he can ask the Lord. Remember this!
- Prayer is not a panacea . No matter how scary it may sound, religion is becoming fashionable. Many people pray insincerely and come to churches not because they themselves really want to, but because they want to look like believers in the eyes of others. To receive God’s help, so that the saints can hear you, you must live a Christian life: pray and receive communion regularly, attend divine services, observe fasts to the best of your ability, do good deeds, read the sacred scriptures.
You can address the saint as “Holy Blessed Matrona”, “Blessed Matrona”, “Blessed Eldress, Matrona of Moscow”. End your prayer with the words: “Let not my will be done, but Thine, O Lord.”
Request for success at work
Many people need support at work. They have no one else to turn to except the saints. A prayer is read to Matrona of Moscow for work and success in it. These sacred words can be spoken to mother in the following cases:
- if you couldn’t get a good position at work;
- when conflicts arise with superiors;
- if you need to get a promotion to support your family.
A powerful prayer to Matrona about work is read in this way:
It doesn't matter where the text is spoken. The main thing is that a person should have the face of a saint in front of him. Remember that before reading the words about work, you must confess. To do this, you should contact a clergyman, who is always ready to help.
If prayer doesn't help
Do you fervently pray to Saint Matrona, but your work cannot be found? Don't rush to despair! There are reasons for everything:
- Sins . If you turn to Matrona, but you yourself continue to commit sins without repenting before the Lord, your most sincere prayers will not be heard. Proverbs 13:3 “He who guards his mouth guards his life...”
- Solve the problem yourself
. If you decide you can pray and the Holy One will do everything for you, then you are mistaken. We can receive a blessing from above, but we must make no less effort on our own. As they say: “The road appears under the feet of the one who walks.” - Be patient
. Sometimes our prayers are not fulfilled as quickly as we want, because the Lord tests the sincerity and strength of our intentions. Do not give up, continue to pray and do everything to solve your problem, and we assure you that it will definitely be found! - It's not time yet . It happens that we ask for something that we are not really ready to receive. Sometimes it is useful to look at yourself from the outside, look at your sins, and understand what really prevents us from getting what we so desire.
- Everything is the will of God . Only God knows what is truly in store for us. Sooner or later people come to this. But everyone must go their own way to realize and believe.
How does a prayer for good luck help Matronushka?
This prayer is often read when looking for a job or wanting to move up the career ladder. Prayer to Matrona for good luck, among other things, will bring confidence and peace, which will help resolve even complex issues.
Any appeal to the saints strengthens a person’s faith, gives spiritual strength and cleanses the mind. Matrona of Moscow was an incredibly wise and kind woman who managed to endure many difficulties with steadfastness and courage. Reading a prayer to Saint Matrona for good luck before a responsible task will help you pass any test with courage and dignity.
The strongest prayer to Matrona of Moscow for help
O blessed one, Mati Matrono, hear and accept us now, sinners, praying to you, who have learned throughout your entire life to receive and listen to all those who suffer and mourn, with faith and hope for your intercession and help of those who resort to quick help and miraculous healing, giving everyone; May your mercy not fail now for us, unworthy, restless in this busy world and nowhere finding consolation and compassion in spiritual sorrows and help in bodily illnesses; heal our illnesses, deliver from the temptations and torment of the devil, who passionately fights, help us carry our everyday Cross, endure all the hardships of life and not lose the image of God in it, preserve the Orthodox faith until the end of our days, have strong trust and hope in God and unfeigned love to neighbors; help us, after departing from this life, to achieve the Kingdom of Heaven with all those who please God, glorifying the mercy and goodness of the Heavenly Father, glorified in the Trinity, the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, forever and ever. Amen.