Matryona Nikonova was a Russian saint and nun, born in the village of Sebino around 1883. Blind from birth, she was said to possess extraordinary spiritual gifts, including prophecy, healing, and visions, which manifested during her childhood. Despite the hardships following the Russian Revolution, she lived in Moscow, providing spiritual guidance to many. She is recognized as a wonderworker within the Orthodox tradition for the numerous miracles attributed to her throughout her life.