Saint
Theophanes the Faster of the Kiev Near Caves
Venerable Theophanes the Faster of the Kiev Near Caves
New Calendar October 11 Old Calendar October 24
Why they are a saint
The epithet "Faster," by which the Venerable Theophanes is known, indicates that he drew closer to the Lord by means of his strict fasting. The Orthodox Church commemorates Theophanes the Faster of the Kiev Near Caves on October 11.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Theophanes the Faster of the Kiev Near Caves as a patron when they bear the name Theophanes at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 11. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Theophanes the Faster 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.