Saint
Arcadius of Novotorsk
Venerable Arcadius of Novotorsk
New Calendar July 11 Old Calendar July 24
Why they are a saint
Saint Arcadius of Vyazma and Novotorsk was from the city of Vyazma of pious parents, who from childhood taught him prayer and obedience. The Orthodox Church commemorates Arcadius of Novotorsk on July 11.
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 July 11. 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.