St Titus of the Lavra of the Kiev Caves

Our Venerable Father Titus of the Lavra of the Kiev Caves (1190)

From the Prologue of Ochrid

Titus was a presbyter and had a sincere love for the deacon Evagrius, as a brother for a brother. But as great as their initial love had been, so great afterward became the mutual enmity and hatred sown by the devil between them. They came to loathe each other so that when one was censing in the church, the other would turn away and go outside. Titus attempted many times to be reconciled with his adversary, but in vain. Titus fell ill, and everyone thought he would die. He begged that Evagrius be brought to him so that they might ask each other's forgiveness. Evagrius was brought by force to the bedside of Titus, but Evagrius wrenched himself free and fled, saying that he would not forgive Titus in this world or the next. No sooner had he said this than he fell to the ground and breathed his last. And Titus rose from his bed in health and recounted how demons had been circling around him until he forgave Evagrius, and when he forgave him the demons fled and attacked Evagrius, while angels of God surrounded him. He reposed in the year 1190.

Also commemorated on February 27

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Questions

When is the feast day of St Titus of the Lavra of the Kiev Caves?
The Orthodox Church commemorates St Titus of the Lavra of the Kiev Caves on February 27 on the New Calendar and March 12 on the Old Calendar.
Who else is commemorated on that day?
The Church also remembers St Leander of Seville, St Procopius of Decapolis and St Raphael Bishop of Brooklyn.
When is the feast of St Titus of the Lavra of the Kiev Caves in 2027?
In 2027, on the New Calendar, it falls on Saturday, February 27.

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