Remembering Righteous Martyr Maria Skobtsova

Today we remember Righteous Martyr Maria Skobtsova, a woman whose life journey took her from early doubts and atheism to deep faith and selfless service. Born Elizaveta Pilenko in 1891, she devoted herself to helping the poor and persecuted, especially during the dark days of World War II. Mother Maria’s courage and compassion led her to shelter many in need, including Jews during the Nazi occupation of France. She was arrested and sent to Ravensbruck concentration camp, where she endured great suffering and ultimately gave her life on Holy Saturday, 1945.Support the show