Synaxis of the Venerable Fathers of the Kiev Caves Lavra

Commemorated on March 8.

On the second Sunday of Great Lent, we commemorate the Synaxis of all the Venerable Fathers of the Kiev Caves Monastery: those who rest in the Near Caves of Saint Anthony (see September 28), as well as those who rest in the Far Caves of Saint Theodosios (see August 28).

The Canon, which was added to the Service for today's Feast, was composed by Hieromonk Meletios during the second half of the XVII century.

Troparion

When you gathered in the Caves and enclosed yourselves therein,
then, O God-bearers, having died to carnal passions, you buried yourselves with Christ.
There in the Caves, you destroyed the snares of the devil.
Therefore, the angels gave you heavenly crowns.