Saint
Father Theodosius of Kiev Caves Lavra
Father Theodosius, Abbot of Kiev Caves Lavra
New Calendar May 3 Old Calendar May 16
Why they are a saint
Father Theodosius, Abbot of Kiev Caves Lavra is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on May 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 Father Theodosius of Kiev Caves Lavra as a patron when they bear the name Father at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 3. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Father Theodosius of Kiev Caves Lavra, 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.