Michael of Kiev
Hierarch
Commemorated June 15 · September 30
Our father among the saints Michael of Kiev ( Mikhail I ) was the first Metropolitan of Kiev, from the year 988 to 991. He is commemorated by the Church on September 30 , and on June 15 the day of his repose.
Troparion
The prophecy of the first-called apostle has been fulfilled today:
Grace has illumined the hills of Kiev and the faith is increased.
Those who were not a people
Are now the people of God, a holy nation,
A flock of Christ of which you, O Michael, are first shepherd,
And you serve it by bringing baptism.
O Hierarch, standing before God pray that all may be saved!
Kontakion
You appeared as a second Moses,
Bringing the vine from Egyptian idolatry into the land of promise.
You said of it: Faith shall be established in this land,
And fruit to nourish the world shall flourish on the summits of Kiev,
More than on the heights of Lebanon.
Having this harvest we bless you, O Hierarch Michael!