Saint
Moses the Hungarian of the Kiev Near Caves
Venerable Moses the Hungarian, of the Kiev Caves, near caves († c. 1043)
New Calendar July 26 Old Calendar August 8
Why they are a saint
Moses the Hungarian was a Kievan Russian monk of Hungarian origin. He is venerated as a saint on 26 July by the Eastern Orthodox Church.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Moses the Hungarian of the Kiev Near Caves as a patron when they bear the name Moses at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on July 26. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Moses the Hungarian 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.