Our Holy Fathers Damian, Jeremiah and Matthew

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Saints Damian the Presbyter and Healer, Jeremiah and Matthew, Clairvoyants of the Kiev Caves, Near Caves, were described by St Nestor the Chronicler (October 27).
St Damian (+1071) remembered the Baptism of Rus (in year 988). The zealous imitator of St Theodosius (May 3) was gentle, industrious and obedient, to the joy of all the brethren. He spent the entire night at prayer and reading the Divine Scriptures. St Damian was strict in fasting, and ate nothing but bread and water. The Lord rewarded him with the gift of treating ailments.
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