Agapetus of the Kiev Caves

Agapetus of the Kiev Caves or Agapetus of Pechersk (Агапит Печерский in Russian, Агапіт Печерський in Ukrainian)(born ?? - died 1095[1]), was an Orthodox Christian saint and doctor, as well as a monk in Kiev Pechersk Lavra. He was born in Kiev and was taught and admitted to monastic vows by Saint Anthony of Kiev. Agapetus famously provided free medical services for poor people. He also healed grand prince Vladimir II Monomakh.

Agapetus of the Kiev Caves
Forensic facial reconstruction by S.A. Nikitin (1986)
BornKiev
DiedJune 1, 1095
Venerated inOrthodox Christianity
Feast14 June (1 June by Julian calendar), 28 September

Several churches in Ukraine and Russia bear his name.[2] His relics are stored in the Near Caves of Kiev Pechersk Lavra.

The day of Saint Agapetus of Pechersk is observed by Orthodox Churches on 14 June (1 June by Julian calendar) and 28 September (commemoration of Kiev Pechersk Lavra Near Caves venerable saints).

References
  1. Venerable Agapitus the Unmercenary Physician of the Kiev Near Caves, Feast and Saints, Orthodox Church in America
  2. Hospital Church of Agapetus of Pechersk in Kyiv, Ukrainian Orthodox Church, archive
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