She was born in late October or early November 1885 in the village of Sebino, Yefiphan district of Tula province, as the fourth child in the family. Blind from birth, she showed gifts of spiritual discernment, foresight, and healing already at the age of eight. People from various places came to her for help, and her prayers helped many to be healed.
At the age of 16, she lost the use of her legs. After the revolution of 1917, she and a friend were left homeless and went to Moscow, where she lived with friends and acquaintances. In Moscow, Matrona received many people in need of spiritual help and healing. She predicted her death three days in advance, continuing to receive visitors until her last days.
She passed away on May 2, 1952. The funeral service was conducted by Priest Nikolai Golubtsov, and she was buried at Danilov Cemetery in Moscow, where her grave became a place of pilgrimage.
In 1998, her holy relics were discovered, which are now located on the territory of the Pokrovsky Monastery. In 1999, she was canonized as a locally venerated saint, and in 2004, she was added to the ranks of the universally venerated saints. On July 16, 2013, an additional day of celebration of her memory was established - February 23.
On February 15, 2018, she was included in the calendar of the Romanian Orthodox Church.
