Kyiv Caves Lavra in the Publications of the «volyn Eparchial Herald» About the Relics of St. Rev. Theodosius (Theodore of Ostroh)in Volyn

The article deals with the specific ways in which the Kyiv Caves Lavra was portrayed and discussed in the publications related to the relics of St. Rev. Theodosius (Theodore of Ostroh) in Volyn, specifically within the «Volyn Eparchial Herald».The editorial board of the magazine was generally open to cooperation in highlighting various stages of the presence of the relics of St. Theodosius on Volyn, as evidenced by the quoting of newspaper publications.However, the limited number of authors who provided detailed information to also highlight the role of the Kyiv Caves Lavra suggests that the initiative primarily came from individual contributors.The most detailed participation of the Lavra is depicted in articles about the transmission of relic fragments to Volhynia.Furthermore, there is an increasing emphasis on the development of Zhytomyr, Ostroh, and to a lesser extent, Derman, as separate centers of veneration.On one hand, the materials acknowledge the importance and authority of the Kyiv Caves Lavra as a center of spiritual life, the place of glorification of St. Theodosius, and the repository of his relics.On the other hand, articles, especially those by K. Levytsky, also reflect a certain autonomy of local church authorities, which emphasize which traits of the saint should be highlighted for the local community.The magazine provided an opportunity to extensively cite documentary primary sources, including official correspondence and decisions of church authorities, indicating a serious approach to presenting historical facts.The frequent placement of M. Tuchemsky's materials attests to the recognition of his significant contribution to the development of veneration of St. Theodosius in Volyn.The relocation of the editorial office from Kremenets to Zhytomyr and the change of the editor-in-chief did not prove decisive in covering the researched topic.A perspective for further research involves a thorough analysis of publications discussing the relic fragments of St. Theodosius of Ostroh in Volyn without any mentions of the Kyiv Caves Lavra.It is also important to examine the publications in the magazine dedicated to the relic fragments of St. Juliania in Volyn to broaden the comparative context.