Moscow, May 13, 2024
The relics of St. Matrona. Photo: monasterium.ru
On May 7, Bright Tuesday, the Russian Orthodox Church also celebrated the 25th anniversary of the canonization of St. Matrona, one of the most beloved 20th-century saints.
St. Matrona is often referred to as the “Eighth Pillar of the Russian Church,” and is known for a never-ending stream of miracles and answered prayers.
Abbess Theophania and children of the monastery’s orphanage. Photo: monasterium.ru
The celebration on Bright Tuesday was held at the Holy Protection Convent in Moscow, which has been home to her relics since 1998. The monastery celebrated the 25th anniversary of the uncovering of her relics in 2023.
The Divine Liturgy was presided over by His Eminence Metropolitan Theognost of Kashira, chairman of the Synodal Department for Monasteries and Monasticism, the department reports.
Upon arrival at the monastery, the hierarch venerated the relics of St. Matrona, and then celebrated the Liturgy in the Church of the Resurrection with local clergy, including Archpriest Daniel Andrejuk, the rector of the Orthodox Church in America’s representation church in Moscow.
Special petitions and prayer for Holy Rus’ were offered during the service.
Photo: monasterium.ru
The service was followed by a Paschal procession and a moleben at St. Matrona’s relics. A festive meal was then offered to all pilgrims throughout the day.
Read the life of St. Matrona of Moscow.
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