Saint
Sophronius the Recluse of the Kiev Caves
Venerable Sophronius the Recluse of the Kiev Caves
New Calendar March 11 Old Calendar March 24
Why they are a saint
Saint Sophronius the Hermit of the Caves was an ascetic of the Far Caves (the Theodosiev Caves), during the thirteenth century. The Orthodox Church commemorates Sophronius the Recluse of the Kiev Caves on March 11.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Sophronius the Recluse of the Kiev Caves as a patron when they bear the name Sophronius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on March 11. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Sophronius the Recluse 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.