Saint · 13th century
Sisoes the Recluse of the Kiev Near Caves
Venerable Sisoes the Recluse of the Kiev Near Caves
New Calendar October 24 Old Calendar November 6
Why they are a saint
Saint Sisoes (13th century) was a hermit of the Near Caves in Kiev. He struggled at the Kiev Caves monastery and was buried in the Near Caves. Venerated as a monastic saint, honored for a life of prayer and asceticism.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Sisoes the Recluse of the Kiev Near Caves as a patron when they bear the name Sisoes at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 24. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Sisoes the Recluse 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.