Saint
Theodore and Basil of the Kiev Caves
Venerable Martyrs Theodore and Basil of the Kiev Caves
New Calendar August 11 Old Calendar August 24
Why they are a saint
Venerable Martyrs Theodore and Basil of the Kiev Caves are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on August 11. Venerated as martyrs who died for the faith in Christ; little else about their lives has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Theodore and Basil of the Kiev Caves as a patron when they bear the name Martyrs at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on August 11. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Theodore and Basil 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.