SAINT
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A saint of the Catholic Church
biography
Agapetus of the Kiev Caves or Agapetus of Pechersk, was an Orthodox Christian saint and doctor, as well as a monk in Kiev Pechersk Lavra. He was born in Kiev and was taught and admitted to monastic vows by Saint Anthony of Kiev. Agapetus famously provided free medical services for poor people. He also healed grand prince Vladimir II Monomakh.
feast Day
06-01
death Date
1 June 1095
canonization Status
venerable
feast Month
6
feast Day Of Month
1
