The relics of the blessed old lady Matrona of Moscow will arrive in Samaratranslated

News / 08/17/2026 08/17/2026 The relics of the blessed Elder Matrona of Moscow will arrive in Samara With the blessing of Metropolitan Theodosius of Samara and Novokuybyshevsk, on August 24, an ark with part of the relics of the blessed Elder Matrona of Moscow will arrive at the Church of the Holy Chief Apostles Peter and Paul. The shrine will be in the church from August 24 to 28, 2026. On these days, prayer services will be held in front of the ark. You can venerate the relics of Saint Matrona daily from 8:00 to 19:00. Blessed Matrona of Moscow is one of the most revered saints of the 20th century. Deprived of sight from birth, she had the gift of spiritual reasoning, consoled people who came to her and strengthened them in faith. And today believers turn to Saint Matrona with prayers for health, family well-being, the birth and upbringing of children, as well as for help in various life circumstances. We invite residents and guests of Samara to venerate the Orthodox shrine and pray to the blessed Matrona of Moscow. ???? Where and when: Peter and Paul Church (Buyanova St., 135A)