Longinus the Gatekeeper

Venerable Longinus the Gatekeeper of the Kiev Caves.

Longinus served for many years as gatekeeper of the Kiev Caves Lavra, fulfilling his humble obedience with unceasing prayer. Tradition relates that he received the gift of discernment, knowing the thoughts of those who entered and left the monastery.

He reposed in the thirteenth or fourteenth century and his relics rest in the Far Caves.

Feast day

On the New Calendar, Longinus the Gatekeeper is commemorated on October 16. Churches on the Old (Julian) Calendar keep the feast on October 29 of the civil calendar.

Also commemorated on October 16

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