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Our father among the [[saint]]s '''Constantine I of Kiev''' was the [[Metropolitan]] of Kiev in the twelfth century. His [[feast day]] is celebrated on [[June 5]].
After the repose of Metr. Michael of Kiev in 1145, the Grand Prince Isiaiaslav moved to have the [[schemamonk]] Clement (Kliment) [[consecration of a bishop|consecrated]] to the Kievan [[see]] without the blessing of the [[Patriarch of Constantinople]]. At a [[Holy Synod|council of bishops]], Abp. [[Nifont of NogorodNovgorod]] voiced his disapproval of this action, advising the council that it was contrary to the tradition of the Russian Church as the Church had received the Orthodox faith from Constantinople. The consecration of Clement took place regardless of Abp. Nifont’s objection.
When he had learned of this action the Patriarch of Constantinople sent Metr. Constantine to Kiev to investigate the situation. Constantine took cause to [[disposition|depose]] Clement and assumed the see in Kiev himself. He there upon exiled all the priests that Clement had [[ordination|ordained]]. This created a dispute between supporters of Clement and Constantine. At the request of the princes, the Patriarch sent Theodore to Kiev, who then removed both Clement and Constantine from office.
