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Saint · 306-337
Arcadius of Cyprus
Venerable Arcadius of Cyprus (4th C)
New Calendar March 6 Old Calendar March 19
Why they are a saint
Saint Arcadius from his youth devoted himself to monastic efforts. The saint struggled on the island of Cyprus during the time of the emperor Constantine the Great (306-337). Venerated as a monastic saint, honored for a life of prayer and asceticism.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Arcadius of Cyprus as a patron when they bear the name Arcadius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on March 6. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Arcadius of Cyprus, pray to God for us.
A short general prayer to a saint, not a liturgical text. No public-domain troparion for this saint is included.