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Venerable (Monastic) · 11th century

Venerable Isaac the Recluse of the Kiev Caves

Also known as Isaac of the Kiev Near Caves · Chern of Toropets

A wealthy merchant of Toropets who gave away his goods and became a recluse in the Kiev Caves; deceived and grievously assailed by demons, he recovered through humility and obedience and ended his life in great virtue. Reposed 1090.

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Sources: OCA Synaxarion (oca.org)