Agapetus of Pechersk

Agapetus of Pechersk

"Agapetus of Pechersk" - an Orthodox Christian saint and doctor, monk of Kiev Pechersk Lavra‎. [ [http://www.pravoslavye.org.ua/index.php?r_type=article&action=fullinfo&id=5719 Ukrainian Orthodox Portal] ] He was born in Kyiv and was later taught and admitted to monastic vows by Saint Anthony of Kiev. Agapetus was known for his free of charge medical services for poor people.

He also healed grand prince Vladimir II Monomakh.

There are several churches in Ukraine and Russia, which bear the name of the saint. [ [http://kiev-orthodox.org/kievorth/khosp/876/ Hospital Church of Agapetus of Pechersk in Kyiv] ] The relics of Saint Agapetus are stored in Near Caves of Kiev Pechersk Lavra‎.

The day of Saint Agapetus of Pechersk is observed by Orthodox Churches on June, 14.

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