Theodosius of Kiev or Theodosius of the Caves (; ) was an 11th-century saint who brought cenobitic monasticism to Kievan Rus' and, together with Anthony of Kiev, founded the Kiev Caves Lavra (Monastery of the Caves). A hagiography of Theodosius was written in the twelfth century by Nestor the Chronicler.
Theodosius' greatest achievement has been the introducing of the monastic rule of Theodore the Studite in the Monastery of the Caves whence it spread to all the monasteries of the Ukrainian and Russian Orthodox Church. According to the Primary Chronicle:Zenkovsky, Serge (ed.): Medieval Russia: Epics, Chronicles, and Tales, (E.E. Dalton, NY 1974) p.108-109
According to the Life of Theodosius by Nestor the Chronicler:Fedotov, G. P. (ed.), A Treasury of Russian Spirituality (London: Sheed & Ward, 1950), p. 45. Quoted in
Theodosius has been glorified (canonized) as a saint by the Russian Orthodox Church. His main feast day is 3 May, the date of his repose. His relics were discovered by Nestor the Chronicler on 14 August 1091, and were found to be incorrupt. The relics were transferred to the main catholicon (cathedral) of the monastery, and a second annual feast day was established in commemoration of this event.
See also Svensky Monastery
References
External links Venerable Theodosius the Abbot of the Kiev Far Caves Monastery, and Founder of Coenobitic Monasticism in Russia Orthodox icon and synaxarion for May 3 Translation of the relics of the Venerable Theodosius of the Kiev Far Caves Icon and synaxarion for 14 August Catholic - Religious calendar