Bishop
Saint Cyril, originally from the city of Turov, was the son of wealthy parents. Indifferent to material goods and worldly life, he dedicated himself to the study of the Holy Scriptures. He became a monk in the Borisoglebsk Monastery. After taking monastic vows, he diligently served God, exhausting his body with fasting and prayer. He became a pure dwelling of the Holy Spirit. Soon he enclosed himself in a pillar, where he continued his ascetic labors in prayer and composed writings of spiritual teachings, which made him a great figure of spiritual life.
At the request of Prince Yaroslav Georgievich, the Metropolitan appointed him bishop of the city of Turov. From this position, he bravely governed the Church, condemning the heresies that divided the faithful. Blessed Cyril wrote many letters and works of preaching, which he spread among his people. His writings remain a great spiritual heritage for the Orthodox Russian Church to this day.
Having lived a pious life, he reposed in peace around the year 1183. During the time of Tatar domination, the day of his commemoration was established, and he began to be venerated as a glorious saint and teacher, guiding all the Russian people to salvation.
