Saint
Sophronius the Recluse of the Kiev Far Caves
Venerable Sophronius the Recluse of the Kiev Far Caves
New Calendar May 11 Old Calendar May 24
Why they are a saint
The Relics of Saint Sophronius were buried in the Far Caves of the Kiev Caves monastery. The Orthodox Church commemorates Sophronius the Recluse of the Kiev Far Caves on May 11.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Sophronius the Recluse of the Kiev Far Caves as a patron when they bear the name Sophronius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 11. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Sophronius the Recluse 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.