Hieromartyr
Lucian the Presbyter of the Kiev Caves
Hieromartyr Lucian the Presbyter of the Kiev Caves
New Calendar October 15 Old Calendar October 28
Why they are a saint
Lucian the Presbyter of the Kiev Caves is commemorated on the Orthodox calendar under that title. 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 Lucian the Presbyter of the Kiev Caves as a patron when they bear the name Lucian at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 15. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Lucian the Presbyter 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.