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Hierarch
Arkadios the Wonderworker of Arsinoe
Saint Arkadios the Wonderworker, Bishop of Arsinoe, Cyprus
New Calendar August 29 Old Calendar September 11
Why they are a saint
The calendar names Arkadios the Wonderworker of Arsinoe as Bishop of Arsinoe. Holy hierarchs are venerated because they guarded the faith and shepherded a local church. His name is kept on the calendar with the other holy hierarchs. The New Calendar feast is August 29.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Arkadios the Wonderworker of Arsinoe as a patron when they bear the name Arkadios at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on August 29. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Arkadios the Wonderworker of Arsinoe, 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.