Matelda (d. after 1117) was the Dogaressa of Venice by-marriage to the Doge Ordelafo Faliero (r. 1102–1117).
During her time as Dogaressa, Venice was struck by several natural disasters, and during those, Matelda led the women of Venice in prayer to soften the perceived wrath of God.
[1] In 1117, she warned Ordelafo to not wage war on Byzantium claiming that his duty was to his people in the time of crisis.
[2] After the Zara campaign, wherein the Doge was killed, she received the religious artifacts taken as war prizes from when they were brought to Venice, and installed them in San Maggiore.
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