Saint
Pancratius of the Kiev Caves
Venerable Pancratius, Hieromonk of the Kiev Caves, Far Caves (13th C)
New Calendar February 9 Old Calendar February 22
Why they are a saint
The holy hieromonk Pancratius performed the divine services with much grace, and received the gift of working miracles. The Orthodox Church commemorates Pancratius of the Kiev Caves on February 9.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Pancratius of the Kiev Caves as a patron when they bear the name Pancratius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on February 9. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Pancratius 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.