Venerable (Monastic) 14th century

Gerontius the Canonarch

Also known as Gerontius of the Kiev Caves

A monk of the Kiev Caves who served as canonarch, leading the chanting in church, and pursued strict ascetic discipline; his relics rest in the Far Caves.

Feast Day
April 1
Their life

A monk of the Kiev Caves who served as canonarch, leading the chanting in church, and pursued strict ascetic discipline; his relics rest in the Far Caves.