Saint
Anatolius of the Kiev Near Caves
Venerable Anatolius the Recluse of the Kiev Far Caves
New Calendar July 3 Old Calendar July 16
Why they are a saint
Venerable Anatolius the Recluse of the Kiev Far Caves is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on July 3. Venerated as a monastic saint, honored for a life of prayer and asceticism; little else about his life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Anatolius of the Kiev Near Caves as a patron when they bear the name Anatolius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on July 3. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Anatolius of the Kiev Near Caves, pray to God for us.
A short general prayer to a saint, not a liturgical text. No public-domain troparion for this saint is included.