Saint Xenophon of Robeika

Saint Xenophon of Robeika was the disciple of Saint Barlaam of Khutyn (+ November 6, 1192). After the latter's repose, and the repose of Venerable Anthony of Dymsk (+ June 24, 1224), Father Xenophon became the third Superior of Khutyn Monastery when Igoumen Isidore fell asleep in the Lord in 1243. After resigning as Superior, Father Xenophon founded Holy Trinity Monastery on the banks of the Robeika River (not far from Novgorod).

On June 28, 1262 Saint Xenophon reposed at Robeika Monastery, which he founded. His holy relics rested in the monastery church, which later became a parish.

Saint Xenophon is commemorated on June 28, the day of his repose; on January 26, the Feast Day of his heavenly patron, Venerable Xenophon of Constantinople (V-VI centuries); and on the third Sunday after Pentecost, the Synaxis of the Novgorod Saints.