Saints of Orthodoxy

St. Niketasof the Kiev Caves

Bishop of Novgorod

Holy Hierarch· Gold: Colour of the kings

“The devil appeared to him in the guise of an angel, and the inexperienced ascetic bowed down to him.”
St. Niketas of the Kiev Caves

Dates of commemoration for saint

Synaxes & other dates of commemoration

Birth

11th century

Death

1109

Novgorod, Kievan Rus

History

Uncovering of Relics
30 Apr (13 May) 1158

Life path

  • Monk
  • Bishop

Undertakings & Callings

  • Anchorism

God's Gifts

  • Wonderworking

Patronage

  • Fire
  • Lightning

Sufferings

  • Demons

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