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Venerable (Monastic) · 11th century

Theodosius of the Kyiv Caves

Also known as Theodosius of the Kiev Pechersk Lavra

Disciple of St Anthony and father of cenobitic monasticism in Rus': as abbot of the Kyiv Caves Lavra he established the Studite rule; reposed in 1074.

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Notes

May 3 is his principal feast (repose); Aug 14 the translation of his relics (1091); Sep 2 the joint commemoration with St Anthony (OS-0136).

Sources: Synaxarion