Catholic Saint
St. Maria of Gatchina
“A bedridden nun and martyr who was a source of spiritual strength for thousands during the Soviet era.”
Feast Day: February 8
Biography
Maria suffered from Parkinson's disease which left her completely paralyzed and in constant pain. Despite this, she was transformed into a spiritual elder who could read souls. People lined up outside her house in Gatchina to receive her counsel. She was finally arrested and died in a prison hospital.
Prayer to St. Maria of Gatchina
God is our strength