Saint
Isaac the Recluse of the Kiev Near Caves
Venerable Isaac the Recluse of the Kiev Near Caves
New Calendar February 14 Old Calendar February 27
Why they are a saint
Saint Isaac was the first person in northern lands to live as a fool for Christ. The Orthodox Church commemorates Isaac the Recluse of the Kiev Near Caves on February 14.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Isaac the Recluse of the Kiev Near Caves as a patron when they bear the name Isaac at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on February 14. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Isaac the Recluse 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.