Michael I of Kiev
Michael I of Kiev and all Rus' | |
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Russian icon of St. Michael I | |
| Metropolitan of Kiev and all Rus', Venerable | |
| Residence | Kiev |
| Died | June 15, 992 Kiev |
| Honored in | Eastern Orthodox Church |
| Canonized | 18th century, Kiev by The Most Holy Governing Synod |
| Major shrine | Kiev Monastery of the Caves |
| Feast | 15 June 30 September |
Metropolitan Michael I of Kiev (Russian: Святитель Михаил Киевский и всея Руси, митрополит; Ukrainian: Митрополит Михаїл Київський; died 15 June 992) is considered to be the first Metropolitan of Kiev and all Rus' from 988 until his death. He was canonised as a saint by the Russian Orthodox Church, being commemorated with a feast day on 15 June and 30 September.