Saint
Arcadius of Novotorsk
Venerable Arcadius of Novotorsk
New Calendar August 14 Old Calendar August 27
Why they are a saint
On August 14, 1798 the holy relics of Saint Arcadius were placed in a stone coffin, which had served as the resting place of his Elder, Saint Ephraim until 1572. The Orthodox Church commemorates Arcadius of Novotorsk on August 14.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Arcadius of Novotorsk as a patron when they bear the name Arcadius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on August 14. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Arcadius of Novotorsk, 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.