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Alipy of the Caves (? – 1114) – (also known as ‘Venerable Alypius’) Eastern Orthodox saint monk and famous painter of icons from the cave monastery of Kiev Pechersk Lavra. Saint Alipy was a disciple of Greek icon painters from Constantinople and considered to be the first icon painter of Kievan Rus.According to medieval sources Alipy created his icons with the help of God and angels. The saint took part in creation of mosaic painting in Dormition Cathedral of the Lavra.

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