Agapetus of the Kiev Caves or Agapetus of Pechersk (Агапит Печерский in Russian, Агапіт Печерський in Ukrainian)(born ?? - died 1095), was an Orthodox Christian saint and doctor, as well as a monk in Kiev Pechersk Lavra. He was born in Kiev and was taught and admitted to monastic vows by Saint Anthony of Kiev. Agapetus famously provided free medical services for poor people. He also healed grand prince Vladimir II Monomakh.

Several churches in Ukraine and Russia bear his name. His relics are stored in the Near Caves of Kiev Pechersk Lavra.

Agapetus of the Kiev Caves

The day of Saint Agapetus of Pechersk is observed by Orthodox Churches on 14 June (1 June by Julian calendar), 28 September (commemoration of Kiev Pechersk Lavra Near Caves venerable saints), and 1 June by Catholic Christians.

Agapetus of the Kiev Caves

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Monks of Kyiv Pechersk Lavra

Eastern Orthodox saints from Ukraine

Burials at the Near Caves, Kyiv Pechersk Lavra

1095 deaths

Holy Unmercenaries

Year of birth unknown

11th-century people from Kievan Rus'

Monks from Kievan Rus'

Agapetus of the Kiev Caves