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Abraham And Onesimus Of Kiev
Abraham and Onesimus of Kiev were monks of the Kiev caves and lived in 12-13 c. They, with several others, are commemorated on Saturday after September 28. The others commemorated on that day include: *Alexius of Kiev, *Helladius of Kiev, *Sisoes of Kiev, *Theophilus of Kiev, *John of Kiev (an infant), and *John of Kiev (an adult). Kiev Pechersk Lavra is an orthodox monastery which was founded by the monk St. Anthony Pechersky in 1051 at the caves near Kiev (now in the center of the city). In 11th century Lavra became the center of spreading of Christianity in Ancient Rus'. Abraham and Onesimus were buried at the Near Caves. The feast day of Abraham, the hermit, is August 21. The feast day of Onesimus, the hermit, is on October 17. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kiev
Kyiv, also spelled Kiev, is the capital and most populous city of Ukraine. It is in north-central Ukraine along the Dnieper River. As of 1 January 2021, its population was 2,962,180, making Kyiv the seventh-most populous city in Europe. Kyiv is an important industrial, scientific, educational, and cultural center in Eastern Europe. It is home to many high-tech industries, higher education institutions, and historical landmarks. The city has an extensive system of public transport and infrastructure, including the Kyiv Metro. The city's name is said to derive from the name of Kyi, one of its four legendary founders. During its history, Kyiv, one of the oldest cities in Eastern Europe, passed through several stages of prominence and obscurity. The city probably existed as a commercial center as early as the 5th century. A Slavic settlement on the great trade route between Scandinavia and Constantinople, Kyiv was a tributary of the Khazars, until its capture by the Vara ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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