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Barlaam of Kiev

Barlaam of Kiev was the first abbot of the Kiev Pechersk Lavra, serving together with St. Anthony of Kiev. He is regarded as a saint of the Russian Orthodox Church, with a feast day of 19 November.

Biography
Barlaam was born sometime between the late 10th century and early 11th century to a boyar. In 1058, he built a wooden church dedicated to the Dormition of the Theotokos with the blessing of St. Anthony. followed by a second pilgrimage to Constantinople afterwards. Soon after his second pilgrimage, Barlaam died in 1065 in the Zymne Monastery. He was buried on his orders in the Caves of St. Anthony. == Veneration ==
Veneration
Saint Barlaam of Kiev is venerated as a saint in the Eastern Orthodox Church. His primary feast day is on 19 November, however he is also commemorated on 28 September and on the Second Sunday of Great Lent. ==References==
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