Zhdanova's accounts were instrumental in keeping Matrona’s memory alive during the Soviet era. Her family provided a safe haven for the saint, and her writings documented many of the specific miracles later investigated for canonization.
It contains Zhdanova's personal recollections, stories of miracles, and spiritual advice attributed to the saint. skachat knigu zinaidy zhdanovoi
The Russian Orthodox Church’s Synodal Commission for Canonization criticized the book for including "folk myths," occult-sounding elements, and "magical" interpretations of Matrona's actions. 🕊️ Historical Significance stories of miracles
Zinaida Vladimirovna Zhdanova (1917–2007) was a close companion of St. Matrona. The saint lived in the Zhdanov family home on Arbat Street from 1941 to 1949. " occult-sounding elements