Saint Gregory of Pechersk, called to the holy Lavra, received the monastic habit from Saint Theodosius and became known for his virtues, especially prayer. He was granted the gift of miracles and power over demons. Once, when thieves tried to rob him, he prayed for them, and they slept for five days. After awakening, he forgave them, showing mercy and giving money to the poor.
The thieves, repenting, began to work for the brotherhood. However, the enemy did not abandon his evil intentions, and other thieves attempted to steal vegetables from his garden, but they were punished and, hearing his prayers, repented. Saint Gregory, seeing their repentance, blessed them to work for the monastery.
Later, deceivers came to him, wishing to test him, but he, foreseeing their plot, gave them his books and foretold their fate. One of them, attempting to steal fruits, perished, and this confirmed his words.
Saint Gregory, drowned by Prince Rostislav, was found dead with a stone around his neck, but his body remained incorrupt. The brotherhood, discovering him, buried him with honors in the cave. Prince Rostislav, unrepentant of his sin, perished in the river, fulfilling the saint's prophecy.
Saint Gregory, tasting eternal sweetness, glorifies the Lord, to Whom belongs glory and honor forever and ever. Amen.
