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Venerable Alexius the Recluse of the Kiev Far Caves

Also known as Alexius of the Kiev Caves

A recluse of the Far Caves of Kiev who lived in strict asceticism; his relics were later uncovered.

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Also commemorated Aug 28 with the Synaxis of the Saints of the Far Caves.

Sources: OCA Synaxarion (oca.org), Lives of the Saints