Saint
Menas, Bishop of Polotsk led an ascetical life at the Kiev Caves monastery. On
December 13, 1105 he was consecrated Bishop of Polotsk. The name of Saint Menas
is mentioned in the service of the Holy Fathers of the Kiev Caves, since prior
to his elevation to the episcopate, he was a monk at the monastery. Remembrance
of him is contained in the Kiev Caves “Paterikon”. Saint
Menas is renowned as one of the first Russian archpastors, continuing the
spreading of the grace of faith in Christ after the Baptism of Russia.
Source: https://oca.org/saints/lives/2014/06/20/101771-st-menas-bishop-of-polotsk
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