Cyprian, Metropolitan of Kiev
Cyprian, Metropolitan of Kiev | |
|---|---|
Icon of the 17th century in Assumption Cathedral Kremlin. | |
| Metropolitan of Kiev, Rus' and Lithuania (1375–1376) Metropolitan of Kiev and all Rus' (1376–1406) | |
| Born | c. 1336 Bulgaria |
| Died | 16 September 1406 |
| Venerated in | Eastern Orthodox Church |
| Feast | 16 September (Eastern Orthodox) |
Cyprian, Metropolitan of Kiev | |
|---|---|
| Metropolitan of Kiev and All Rus' | |
| Church | Russian Orthodox Church |
| See | Moscow |
| Installed | 1381–1382, 1390–1406 |
| Predecessor | Alexius |
| Successor | Photius |
Cyprian (c. 1336 – 16 September 1406) was a prelate of Bulgarian origin, who served as the Metropolitan of Kiev, Rus' and Lithuania (2 December 1375 – 12 February 1376) and the Metropolitan of Kiev and all Rus' (12 February 1376 – 16 September 1406) in the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople. During both periods, he was opposed by rival hierarchs and by the grand prince of Moscow. He was known as a bright opinion writer, editor, translator, and book copyist. He is commemorated by the Russian Orthodox Church on May 27 and September 16 (O.S.).