Venerable Martyrius the Recluse of the Kiev Caves

Commemorated on October 25

Saint Martyrius the Recluse and Martyrius the Deacon, of the Kiev Caves, Far Caves.

His holy name is remembered in the Seventh Ode of the Canon to the Fathers of the Kiev Far Caves. Here his love of toil, justice and ardent purity, and even his gift of expelling demons and healing infirmities are praised. His memory is celebrated also on August 28 and on the second Sunday of Great Lent.


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SAINT OR FEAST POSTED THIS DATE 2010(with 2009's link here also and further, 2008's, even 2007!)