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St. Cyril of Turov
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St. Cyril of Turov

c. 1130–1182 · Turov · Feast April 28

Cyril was born to a wealthy family of Turov, gave away his property, and lived as a hermit in a tower. As bishop of Turov he wrote sermons, prayers and parables of great beauty, read throughout the Slavic world. He is one of the first writers of the Belarusian lands.

  • Feast: April 28 (New Calendar)
  • Lived: c. 1130–1182
  • Place: Turov
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