Ven. Theodosius of the Caves k is one of the founders of monasticism in Kyivan Rus' and the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra. He was born in the first half of the XI century in Kyiv region. St. Theodosius built the terrestrial monastery - the monks' cells from the narrow cave passages were moved to the surface. Under his abbotship, the Assumption Catholicon (Cathedral) was founded, a book business was started, and the number of monks increased fivefold. The saint went to the Lord in 1074. The memory of St. Theodosius is celebrated on May 16, July 16 and August 27.
Icon of St. Theodosius of the Caves on the facade of the Assumption Cathedral of the Lavra
Monument to St. Anthony and Theodosius of Pechersk on the way to the Far Caves of St. Theodosius
Monument to St. Anthony and Theodosius of Pechersk near the Far Caves
St. Theodosius of Pechersk
Linden Theodosius of Pechersk near the Far Caves
Sculpture of St. Theodosius at the entrance to the cave
Chapel above the well of Theodosius
Theodosius Monastery near the Lavra
