Commemorated on October 16
Saint Longinus, the Gate-Keeper of the Kiev Caves, Far Caves, made his monastic obedience at the Kiev Caves monastery. His prayerful fervor and humble love for work were rewarded by the Lord. The venerable gatesman was granted the gift of discernment. He encouraged the people who came to the Lavra with good intent, but he denounced those inclined to wickedness and urged them to repentance. He was buried in the Far Caves.
St Longinus is also commemorated on August 28 and on the second Sunday of Great Lent.
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SAINT OR FEAST POSTED THIS DATE 2008(with 2007's link here also):
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Saint Longinus, Gate-Keeper of the Kiev Caves, was skilled and dedicated in his work.
He knew how to reward people with good intent, and to denounce those with wicked thoughts, urging them to repent.
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