Anthony and Theodosius

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Sts. Anthony and Theodosius with the Theotokos Panachrantos, 11th-century icon from the Svensky Monastery. Svenskaya.jpg
Sts. Anthony and Theodosius with the Theotokos Panachrantos, 11th-century icon from the Svensky Monastery.

Anthony and Theodosius were sainted founders of the Russian and Ukrainian monasticism. They established the Kiev Pechersk Monastery in the 11th century. [1] They established the Kiev Pechersk Monastery. [2] See Saint Anthony of Kiev and Theodosius of Kiev for details.

In the Eastern Orthodox Church, their names are often listed together and they are commemorated together on September 2, while each has his own feast day as well (July 10 for St. Anthony and May 3 for St. Theodosius). [3]

References

  1. "Saints Antony and Theodosius". Catholic News. Retrieved July 22, 2025.
  2. "Saints Antony and Theodosius". Catholic Exchange. Retrieved July 22, 2025.
  3. "Venerables Antony and Theodosius of the Kiev Caves". St Elizabeth Convent. Retrieved July 22, 2025.