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Agapetus of the Kiev Caves

Agapetus of the Kiev Caves

Venerable monastic
June 1 · 1001–1095

Agapetus of the Kiev Caves (c. 1001, Kyiv — 1095, Kyiv) — the Venerable, monk. Feast day: 1 June.

Middle AgesUkraineMonks and nuns
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Agapetus of the Kiev Caves was an 11th-century monk and doctor who lived in Kyiv. After being educated and entering monastic life under the guidance of Saint Anthony of Kyiv, he became a prominent figure within the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra. He is widely recognized for his medical expertise, specifically for offering free healthcare to the impoverished and successfully treating Grand Prince Vladimir II Monomakh.

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