Russian Icon - St Theodosius, Archbishop of Chernigov

Saint Theodosius, Archbishop of Chernigov (†1696) is venerated as a Hierarch of the Orthodox Church and his relics were proclaimed to have healing powers. Among St. Theodosius’ remarkable qualities were his rigorous fairness in dealing with clergy and flock, his profound sympathy, his tolerance, and his Christian peaceable disposition. Not only Orthodox people, but also people of other faiths turned to him for help and counsel. The canonisation of Holy Hierarch Theodosius took place in 1896 and his feast days are commemorated September 9/22 and February 5/18.