Tuesday, October 27, 2015

St Nestor (not the Chronicler) of the Far Kiev Caves



Saint Nestor (not the Chronicler) of the Kiev Caves, is to be distinguished from St Nestor the Chronicler, who lived as an ascetic in the Far Caves. His memory is celebrated October 27 it seems, because he was named for the St Nestor of Thessalonica.

The name of St Nestor (not the Chronicler) is mentioned in the General Service to the Monastics of the Far Caves: “The Word of God, understood by man, instructed you not by written wisdom, O holy Nestor, but from on high; you beheld it through the prayers of the angel, and you foresaw your death. May we also be made partakers with you, we pray, in honoring your memory.” His memory is celebrated also on August 28 and on the second Sunday of Great Lent.

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