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Onisim of the Caves

b. 1150

Orthodox Christian saint

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About Onisim of the Caves

Born 1150. Onisim of the Caves was a monk.

Onisim of the Caves (fl. 12th–13th century) was a monk of Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, buried at the Near Caves.

He is regarded as a saint (преподобний, i.e., the Venerable), He is also commemorated together with other Venerable ones interred in Near Caves on October 11 (28 September of the Julian calendar, see :ru:Собор преподобных отцов Киево-Печерских, в Ближних пещерах почивающих.

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Important facts

Born
1150
Birth century
Died
Kyiv
Occupation
Also known as
Onesimus of Kyiv

Frequently asked questions

Who was Onisim of the Caves?

Orthodox Christian saint

When was Onisim of the Caves born?

Onisim of the Caves was born in 1150.

When did Onisim of the Caves die?

Onisim of the Caves died in Kyiv.

What was Onisim of the Caves's occupation?

Onisim of the Caves was a monk.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Onisim of the Caves

· Wikidata: Q4669256

· DBpedia: Onisim of the Caves

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