Saint Constantine, a descendant of the Equal to the Apostles Prince Vladimir, came to the city of Murom in 1192. The city at that time was inhabited by fervent pagans who had violently resisted every attempt to bring Christianity to the region. Constantine, together with his sons Michael and Theodore, struggled for the faith of Christ. In this struggle he lost his son Michael, yet he won the battle. After the victory, Constantine built the first church in honor of the Annunciation of the Most Holy Theotokos, while a great number of people were baptised. He spent the rest of his life in deep and genuine faith in Christ, caring for the poor and the orphans. His death brought great sorrow to the people. He was buried near the Church of the Annunciation, where the tombs of his sons had also been prepared.
Later, Prince George Yaroslavich restored the church. Miracles began to occur at the graves of the saints, confirming their holy presence. In 1553, the Tsar Ivan Vasilievich, who visited the city, promised to found a monastery and build a stone church. During the excavation works, the incorrupt relics of the holy princes were discovered. The church was consecrated, and a monastery was established beside it. In that place miracles continue to take place to this day.
On the same day is also commemorated the memory of Venerable Kassian the Greek, Wonderworker of Uglich, who reposed on October 2, 1504.
