Ss. Anthony and Theodosius of the Kiev Caves
July 10 – Anthony of the Caves – 983 -1073
Born in Liubech, Ukraine, his secular name was Antyp. As a youth, Anthony joined the Greek Orthodox monastery at Mt. Athos, where he adopted the name Anthony.
He later returned to the Ukraine, where he reputedly resided in a cave near Berestove near Kiev.
With St. Theodosius of the Caves, he founded the Kyrvian Cave Monastery, and Anthony emerged as founder of monasterism in the Ukraine. He led a life of great austerity – lived on bread, water, and raised his own vegetables. He welcomed all to share his austere life. He retired to Chernigov, and returned to St. Petersburg, where he died at the age of 90.