Saint
Longinus the Gatekeeper of the Kiev Caves
Venerable Longinus the Gatekeeper of the Kiev Caves
New Calendar October 16 Old Calendar October 29
Why they are a saint
Saint Longinus, the Gate-Keeper of the Kiev Caves, Far Caves, made his monastic obedience at the Kiev Caves monastery. The Orthodox Church commemorates Longinus the Gatekeeper of the Kiev Caves on October 16.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Longinus the Gatekeeper of the Kiev Caves as a patron when they bear the name Longinus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 16. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Longinus the Gatekeeper 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.