Michael I of Kiev and all Rus' | |
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Russian icon of St. Michael I | |
| Metropolitan of Kiev and all Rus',Venerable | |
| Residence | Kiev |
| Died | 15 June, 992 Kiev |
| Honored in | Eastern Orthodox Church |
| Canonized | 18th century,Kiev byThe Most Holy Governing Synod |
| Majorshrine | Kiev Monastery of the Caves |
| Feast | 15 June 30 September |
Metropolitan Michael I of Kiev (Russian:Святитель Михаил Киевский и всея Руси, митрополит;Ukrainian:Митрополит Михаїл Київський; died 15 June 992) is considered to be the firstMetropolitan of Kiev and all Rus' from 988 until his death. He was canonised as asaint by theRussian Orthodox Church, being commemorated with afeast day on15 June[1][2] and30 September.[3][4]
Different historical accounts state that he was eitherAssyrian orBulgarian. He is traditionally accounted as founding theSt. Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery in Kiev as well as theMezhyhirskyi Monastery nearVyshhorod with Greek monks in 988.
Hisrelics were originally located in theChurch of the Tithes, then they were moved to theNear Caves of theKiev Pechersk Lavra, and are now located in theDormition Cathedral of the lavra.
Michael'sfeast day is observed onJune 15 (death day),September 30 (translation of relics), and formerly (withAnthony of Kiev andTheodosius of Kiev) onSeptember 2.[5]
| Preceded by unknown | Metropolitan of Kiev and All-Rus' 988–992 | Succeeded by |