Matrona Dmitrievna Nikonova, (Russian: Блаженная Матрона Московская), the Blessed Eldress of Moscow, (1885 – May 2, 1952), also referred to as Matrona of Moscow. Matrona is a canonized saint of the Russian Orthodox Church, which claims that, from early childhood, she had the gift of prophecy, spiritual vision, and healing. At a time when other religious people were sent to GULAG or sent into exile for their beliefs, no one ever betrayed Matrona's location. People continued to come to Matrona for advice and for help with their troubles.