Saint
Gregory the Iconographer of the Kiev Near Caves
Venerable Gregory, the Iconographer of the Kiev Caves (12th C)
New Calendar August 8 Old Calendar August 21
Why they are a saint
Saint Gregory, Iconographer of the Caves, was a colleague of Saint Alypius of the Caves (August 17). The Orthodox Church commemorates Gregory the Iconographer of the Kiev Near Caves on August 8.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Gregory the Iconographer of the Kiev Near Caves as a patron when they bear the name Gregory at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on August 8. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Gregory the Iconographer 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.