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Venerable Nestor the Chronicler of the Kiev Caves

Also known as Nestor of the Kiev Caves

A monk and hierodeacon of the Kiev Caves, traditionally associated with the early Rus' chronicle and the writing of saints' lives.

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Distinct from Nestor of the Far Caves.

Sources: OCA Synaxarion (oca.org), Lives of the Saints