Saint
Hypatius the Healer of the Kiev Caves
Venerable Hypatius the Healer of the Kiev Caves
New Calendar March 31 Old Calendar April 13
Why they are a saint
Saint Hypatius the Healer of the Caves, attained glory through his severe fasting and prayerful vigilance. The Orthodox Church commemorates Hypatius the Healer of the Kiev Caves on March 31.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Hypatius the Healer of the Kiev Caves as a patron when they bear the name Hypatius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on March 31. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Hypatius the Healer of the Kiev 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.