Hieromartyr
Kuksha and Venerable Pimen of the Kiev Near Caves
Hieromartyr Kuksha and Venerable Pimen of the Kiev Near Caves
New Calendar August 27 Old Calendar September 9
Why they are a saint
Kuksha and Venerable Pimen of the Kiev Near Caves is commemorated as a hieromartyr of the Church. A hieromartyr is honored for dying for Christ while serving as a pastor or, in some commemorations, as a named witness of that rank. The Church honors him as a hieromartyr, one who died for Christ.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Kuksha and Venerable Pimen of the Kiev Near Caves as a patron when they bear the name Kuksha at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on August 27. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Kuksha and Venerable Pimen 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.