Saint
Luke the Steward of the Kiev Caves
Venerable Luke, Economos of the Kiev Caves (13th C)
New Calendar November 6 Old Calendar November 19
Why they are a saint
Saint Luke labored in asceticism at the Kiev Caves Monastery (Near Caves) in the XIII century, where he fulfilled the obedience of Steward. The Orthodox Church commemorates Luke the Steward of the Kiev Caves on November 6.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Luke the Steward of the Kiev Caves as a patron when they bear the name Luke at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on November 6. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Luke the Steward 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.