Saint
Rufus the Obedient of the Kiev Far Caves
Venerable Rufus the Obedient of the Kiev Caves (14th C)
New Calendar April 8 Old Calendar April 21
Why they are a saint
Saint Rufus the Obedient, Hermit of the Caves, lived at the Kiev Caves monastery during the fourteenth century. The Orthodox Church commemorates Rufus the Obedient of the Kiev Far Caves on April 8.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Rufus the Obedient of the Kiev Far Caves as a patron when they bear the name Rufus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on April 8. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Rufus the Obedient of the Kiev Far 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.