Danilovskoe cemetery Matrona's grave

Mother Matrona is one of the most revered saints in world Orthodoxy, because for many years the greatest miracles of physical and mental healing have been associated with her name, it is to her that people come for help and advice, only she gives strength to live, love and believe. Many images of the blessed one are in a variety of churches, and faithful pilgrims and admirers come to them every day.

The grave of St. Matrona at the Danilovsky cemetery in Moscow

Saint Matrona of Moscow predicted her death three days in advance, continuing to receive people in her last days. The blessed old lady rested on May 2, 1952. On May 4, the Week of Myrrh-Bearing Women, the burial of Blessed Matrona took place in front of a large crowd of people. At her request, she was buried at the Danilovsky cemetery in Moscow in order to “hear the service” (one of the few functioning Moscow churches was located there). The grave of Saint Matrona later became a place of unofficial pilgrimage.

Blessed Matrona predicted: “After my death, few people will go to my grave, only close ones, and when they die, my grave will be deserted, except occasionally someone will come. But after many years, people will find out about me and will come in droves for help in their sorrows and asking the Lord God to pray for them, and I will help everyone and hear everyone.”

Destruction of the relics of the blessed old woman Matrona. Midnight March 8, 1998.

It happened exactly as Saint Matrona predicted. Years later, many people flocked to her grave at the Danilovsky cemetery. However, on March 8, 1998, the remains of the blessed old woman were exhumed by decision of the Russian Orthodox Church. The relics of Saint Matrona were delivered to the Moscow Danilov Monastery, and then transferred to the temple on the territory of the Intercession Convent and placed in a special tomb (raku). It is here that the relics of Saint Matrona of Moscow are located today.

A chapel of St. Matrona of Moscow was installed at the grave.

Iron chapel over the grave of the Holy Blessed Matrona of Moscow (Moscow).

Orthodox believers still come here today to pray to the blessed old woman and ask her for help.

The Danilovskoye cemetery itself, founded in 1771, received its name from the village of Danilovskoye, on whose territory the Church of the Descent of the Holy Spirit is located.

At the Danilovskoye cemetery, a chapel was erected at the grave of Matrona, where believers come to pray and ask for help from the old woman. Church candles are always burning there, sincere prayers are read and everything around is buried in the flowers that Matrona loved so much.

Every modern Christian considers it his unwavering duty to visit this place. It is truly holy and miraculous, because miracles happen there every minute:

those possessed by demons find healing;
the blind receive their sight;
those who despair gain new strength and self-confidence;
young couples get the opportunity to have the children they dream of.

How to get to Danilovsky Cemetery

There are several ways to get to Matronushka’s grave:

By metro to Tulskaya station, then walk 15 minutes

The first car from the center, after the turnstiles to the left, we go up, go around the exit to the right and 180°, go towards the overpass of the 3rd transport ring). We go down into the passage, at the first fork in the passage turn right, go to the end, go up the left stairs. Further straight along the sidewalk along the 3rd transport ring to the intersection. Cross the road. On the left is the corner of Dukhovsky Lane, there is a small separate building there and there is a sign “Dukhovsky Lane”. We walk about 300 meters along this lane, the entrance to the cemetery is visible from afar (yellow fence).

We pass through the gate, on the right is a building and samples of tombstones, in front is a church (yellow building). We pass the building, there is an alley to the right. We walk forward about 10 meters, we see a sign to Matrona, to the right. We turn and after five meters we rise to the grave of Matrona of Moscow. It is impossible to make a mistake and not see the grave; it rises above other graves.

By tram from the Shabolovskaya metro station

From the metro by tram number 26 to the Danilovskoye Cemetery stop. How to find Matrona’s grave at the Danilovsky cemetery, see point 1.

By car

When driving along the third transport ring: Exit the overpass of the third transport ring onto Malaya Tulskaya Street. Then turn left and drive along Dukhovsky Lane to the gates of the Danilovsky Cemetery. How to find Matrona’s grave at the Danilovsky cemetery, see point 1.

When driving from the center: Drive along Lyusinovskaya street, past the Danilovsky market, to the overpass of the 3rd transport ring. Before the overpass, turn right and drive to the intersection. Drive along Dukhovsky Lane to the gates of the Danilovsky Cemetery. How to find Matrona’s grave at the Danilovsky cemetery, see point 1.

When driving to the center: Drive along Kashirskoye or Varshavskoye highways until the intersection with the street. Serpukhov Val, turn towards the region. Before the overpass of the 3rd transport ring, turn right and drive to the intersection. Drive along Dukhovsky Lane to the gates of the Danilovsky Cemetery. How to find Matrona’s grave at the Danilovsky cemetery, see point 1.

What do they ask Matrona for at the grave?

Pilgrims come to the place where the saint was buried, pray, and take sand from the grave. It has been noticed that mother often helps in the following cases:

healing of diseases, and completely different ones;
the gift of a spouse and the creation of a strong family;
while traveling;
protection from enemies;
to ensure that your studies go well;
in material security and well-being.

That is, they ask for something that usually bothers a person in everyday life and Matrona helps with this with her prayers.

Read about prayer to Saint Matrona:

Prayer for wish fulfillment
Akathist to Matrona of Moscow
Prayer to Matrona of Moscow for marriage

The village of Sebino is the small homeland of Saint Matrona of Moscow

Sebino village, Kimovsky district, Tula region

Sebino, which is located 11 kilometers from Kulikovo Field, is the small homeland of the holy and righteous Matrona of Moscow. It was here that Matrona Dmitrievna Nikonova was born in a large family in 1881. As the life tells, even at a young age she received pilgrims in her parents’ rural house, before moving to Moscow (in 1925). This is why local residents call the holy old woman “Matrona Sebinskaya”.

Matrona’s parents lived in Sebino until the end of their days. Unfortunately, their burial places in the cemetery have not survived and residents do not know their exact location. Also, the house in which Matronushka was born has not been preserved, but the place where it was located is known. Now there is a memorial stone installed here.

Several years ago, with the help of local and regional authorities, the village of Sebino began to be transformed and improved. A museum complex was created here, which became a place of attraction for pilgrims from many cities. Every year thousands of Orthodox believers visit the village to pray and gain spiritual strength. The settlement has a number of attractions that attract tourists.

Temple and Museum of Matrona in the village of Sebino, Tula region

Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the village. Sebino

Matronushka was a parishioner of the Assumption Church and always attended services when she was able to walk. She literally grew up in church, going to services first with her mother, then alone, whenever possible. Not knowing where her daughter was, the mother usually found her in the temple. She had her usual place - on the left, behind the front door, near the western wall, where she stood motionless during services. She knew church hymns well and often sang along with the singers. This church building is beautiful not only outside, but also inside.

Assumption Church Sebino is open daily. Opening hours: from 8:00 to 20:00. Font from 9:00 to 17:00. The rector is Priest Alexy Lysikov.

Museum of the Matrona of Moscow in the village. Sebino, Tula region.

As Abbot Agafangel (Boldin) noted, this museum is of great importance for the diocese and for believers. “Establishing chapels or worship crosses near the place of life of a saint is our ancient spiritual tradition. And in this case, a museum was built where the entire way of life of the blessed one was recreated. Saint Matrona sets an example for us all - no matter where and in what conditions a person lives, whether he is completely healthy or has congenital ailments, he can glorify God with his whole life,” noted Abbot Agafangel.

The Matrona of Moscow Museum in the village of Sebino, Tula region, is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. without a break. Day off is Tuesday.

Sights of the village of Sebino - the birthplace of Matrona

Monument to Saint Matrona of Moscow in the village. Sebino

The closed fonts are a log building with two compartments and changing rooms. On the outer walls there are photographs of the Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Matrona, her instructions on how to wash yourself with holy water. The baths are filled with water from a source located in a well at a depth of more than 4 meters and constantly fed by a spring. A white stone rotunda was built above the source, topped with a dome with a gilded cross.

In addition, a majestic worship cross was erected in the village of Sebino. And at the turn to Sebino-Ustye there is a sign with an icon of the righteous woman. The territory of the museum complex has been landscaped. 400 spirea and cinquefoil bushes, weeping and silver willows are planted here.

Pilgrims from different regions of Russia and neighboring countries regularly come to Sebino. In just two years from the opening of the museum, about 100 thousand people visited Matrona’s homeland. It is especially crowded here on the days of Matronushka’s memory (May 2, November 22 and March 8). The museum complex is constantly developing, and the village is being improved.

Local church

In the village there is the Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, which is the main building of the settlement. It was after the saint’s canonization that churches and monasteries began to be consecrated in her honor, and during her lifetime the future ascetic went to the local Assumption Church. Its construction began in 1892, and the church building was consecrated two years later. Inside there are icons depicting the Venerable Matrona and particles of her venerable remains, which were donated by Patriarch Alexy II.

Behind the altar is the grave of St. Basil, who baptized the righteous woman at birth. Inside the cathedral, the very font where the little Matrona underwent the sacred rite is kept. Since the church is an architectural monument of the 19th century, the local government established surveillance over the building.
The venerable saint came daily to the Assumption Church to listen to prayers and offer praise to the Lord. She practically grew up within the walls of God’s monastery; mother always knew that her daughter was spiritualized in a sacred place.
The Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary attracts the attention of pilgrims both from the outside and from the interior. It is open daily from 8am to 8pm. The baths are open from nine to five o'clock. The rector of the temple is Priest Alexy (Lysikov).

On a note! In 1925, the reverend saint moved to the capital, this was due to the fact that Matrona feared for the lives of her loved ones. It was impossible to stay in one’s home, since a communist inspection could suddenly arrive, the goal of which was to exterminate Christianity. In Moscow, where the venerable old woman left the mortal world, she lived with friends and often changed places.

About the prayer help of the old woman:

If an Orthodox person wants to visit Matrona’s native land, he will find here many intriguing sights, surprising with religious tranquility and picturesqueness. Pilgrims want to visit the museum built in honor of the saint, as well as the church where she was baptized. In addition, nearby there are healing springs with blessed water, which provides healing from ailments.

Life of the Righteous

Matrona Dmitrievna Nikonova was born in the small village of Sebino in the European part of Russia. I have been blind since childhood. They even wanted to place her in a shelter. But Matronushka’s mother’s dream turned everything upside down: a snow-white blind bird flew in with a sign. And the mother loved her child all her life. The girl was predestined from above to be chosen by God - to serve other unfortunate people.

House-Museum of St. Matrona in the village of Sebino, Tula region

In Sebino they say that early on Matronushka had the opportunity to predict everyday events, illnesses and get rid of them. From that time on, the girl was no longer a burden to the family. Grateful numerous walkers carried food and everything that was useful in the house. A man crawled several kilometers towards her from a neighboring village, but left the girl without outside help.

At one of his services, Saint John of Kronstadt noticed a blind 14-year-old girl and opened a passage among the believers for her to come to him. He called it the new Orthodox pillar of Russia. And his personal succession, since he himself was sixth in this list of great Orthodox servants of God. Let us also name Father Sergius and Tikhon Zadonsky in this list in order to understand who Matrona of Moscow deserved to become and who she really was both during her life and after her death.

Photo of Blessed Elder Matrona (left)

From the age of 17 until her death she could not walk. She humbled herself and bore her heavy cross, continuing to heal the ailments of others. In 1925, she moved to the capital and began to live where she would be accepted. It’s impossible to count how many people the Most Blessed Matrona received in the capital, how many she healed, how many she gave strength to overcome all kinds of ailments - bodies and souls. I found the right words for everyone. She taught me to believe in God, not to fall into despair and, if possible, try to correct my destiny.

Funeral of the Blessed Matrona of Moscow. May 2, 1952

Matrona accurately predicted the day of her death! But she did not stop receiving the suffering until her last day. The confessor parted with worldly life on May 2, 1952.

Death did not stop the flow of people coming to her for help.

There are always people at the grave of St. Matrona

The cemetery where Matrona of Moscow is buried is located in the Danilov Monastery. Since 1998, the relics have been kept in a place determined by church canons. But the grave of St. Matrona remained in the same area. A chapel was built on it, where people are present at any time of the year. As the blessed one predicted.

Finding the relics of the blessed old lady Matrona

Saint Matrona of Moscow predicted her death three days in advance, continuing to receive people in her last days.

Blessed Matrona predicted:

“After my death, few people will go to my grave, only close ones, and when they die, my grave will be deserted, except occasionally someone will come. But after many years, people will find out about me and will come in droves for help in their sorrows and asking the Lord God to pray for them, and I will help everyone and hear everyone.”

The prediction of the blessed saint came true, and Christian pilgrims began to come to the burial site to resolve the problems of sinful existence. Soon the Russian Orthodox Church decided to exhume the holy remains. On March 8, 1998, the relics of Matrona were transferred to the Danilovsky monastery, where the necessary liturgy and memorial service were held. The next day, the sacred remains were solemnly delivered to the church on the territory of the Intercession Monastery. The shrine was placed in a special shrine, which from now on became the object of prayers of Orthodox believers.

Destruction of the relics of the blessed old woman Matrona. Midnight March 8, 1998

A chapel was erected at the grave, consecrated in honor of the blessed Matrona of Moscow. This place has the same miraculous power as the remains, as well as the icons with its image.

Chapel on the former grave of Matrona of Moscow

Orthodox believers still come here today to pray to the blessed old woman and ask her for help. Church candles are always burning there, sincere prayers are read and everything around is buried in the flowers that Matrona loved so much.

Every modern Christian considers it his unwavering duty to visit this place. It is truly holy and miraculous, because miracles happen there every minute:

those possessed by demons find healing;
the blind receive their sight;
young couples get the opportunity to have the children they dream of;
those who despair gain new strength and self-confidence.

Worship and rules of conduct

It is very important to know that morning and evening services are held here every day. However, at 19.00 in the evening the Troparion is read at the relics of Mother Matrona, and therefore at this time it is not allowed to venerate the relics. And at 20.00 there is a religious procession with the nuns.

As in every monastery, there are special rules of behavior. It is prohibited here to smoke and drink any drinks, appear drunk, take videos and photos, talk loudly, laugh, come with animals, use foul language, enter with your phone on, come in T-shirts, shorts, women - with their heads uncovered, in shorts. skirts and trousers.