Biography
Onuphrius the Silent of the Kiev Caves
About Onuphrius the Silent of the Kiev Caves
Onuphrius was a twelfth-century monk of the Kiev Near Caves. His Orthodox notice identifies him as “the Silent” and places him in the caves associated with Anthony. It supplies no exact life dates or detailed personal history. His July 21 commemoration is shared with Onesimus the Recluse.
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