Hierarch12th century
Blessed Constantine Metropolitan of Kiev
Also known as Constantine of Kiev
A metropolitan of Kiev amid the strife that followed the fall of Prince Igor, who in humility asked that after death his body be cast out, judging himself unworthy.
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A metropolitan of Kiev amid the strife that followed the fall of Prince Igor, who in humility asked that after death his body be cast out, judging himself unworthy.
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In truth you were revealed to your flock as a rule of faith,
an image of humility and a teacher of abstinence;
your humility exalted you;
your poverty enriched you.
Hierarch Father Constantine,
entreat Christ our God
that our souls may be saved.
Text used with permission of the Orthodox Church in America (oca.org).
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Sources: OCA Synaxarion (oca.org), Lives of the Saints