Saint Eliseus, who founded a men's monastery around 1225, was the son of Prince Troynat and held a high position at the court of Prince Mindaugas. After becoming a Christian, he withdrew to the wilderness, where he established a Lavra together with an Orthodox monk. Among the brotherhood was Prince Voyshelk. Eliseus was killed by his disciple on the night of October 23 around 1250.
After his death, his relics became known for miracles, including the healing of a demoniac who touched the relics of the saint. Around 1505, when the Tatars approached the Lavrishiv Monastery, the Lord manifested a miracle: the Tatars saw the monastery courtyard filled with cavalry, and they fled in fear.
This miracle served as the basis for the canonization of Saint Eliseus by Metropolitan Joseph Soltan at the council in 1514. The relics of the saint, which had previously been venerated openly, were hidden during the war and have not been found after the burning of the monastery. It is unknown whether a general celebration in his honor was established or if he was only venerated locally.
