Onisim of the Caves
Venerable monasticJuly 21
Onisim of the Caves (* c. 1150) — the Venerable, monk. Feast day: 21 July.
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Onisim of the Caves was a monk belonging to the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra during the 12th and 13th centuries. He is recognized as a saint within the Orthodox tradition, specifically holding the rank of the Venerable. Following his death, he was laid to rest in the Near Caves located in Kyiv.