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

