Believers of the Kokshetau diocese greet the relics of the blessed nun Matrona of Moscow

November 4, 2024. Kokshetau. The relics of the holy blessed nun Matrona of Moscow, visiting the Kazakhstan Metropolitan District with the blessing of His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Rus', arrived in Kokshetau.

The relic was delivered by Archbishop Serapion of Kokshetau and Akmola.

Support for the delivery of the relics is provided by the Apostol public foundation headed by President G.G. Sosnovsky.

The visit is timed to coincide with historical dates - the 25th anniversary of the formation of the Astana and Alma-Ata diocese and the upcoming 15th anniversary of the approval of the canonical status of the Metropolitan District.

The ark with the relics of Blessed Matrona was transported to the Church of the Archangel Gabriel, where the revered relic was greeted by clergy and numerous believers.

To the singing of the troparion to the righteous "God-wise blessed nun Matrona", the ark with the holy relics was brought under the vaults of the church and installed on the central lectern, after which the prayer service began.

After the end of the service, the veneration of the relics of the blessed nun Matrona began. A large number of pilgrims from nearby settlements gathered to offer prayers to the saint of God.

The relic will be in Kokshetau from November 4 to 7. Throughout the entire time of the stay of the relics of the saint of Christ, prayer services with akathists to the saint will be held in the churches of the Kokshetau diocese.

A detailed schedule of the relics' stay in Kokshetau can be found at the link.