New martyr · † 1937
Arkadiy, Bishop of Bezhetsk
New Hieromartyr Arkadiy, Bishop of Bezhetsk († 1937)
New Calendar December 16 Old Calendar December 29
Why they are a saint
New Hieromartyr Arkadiy, Bishop of Bezhetsk († 1937) is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on December 16. Venerated as a new martyr, one who gave his life for Christ in more recent centuries; little else about his life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Arkadiy as a patron when they bear the name New at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 16. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Arkadiy, Bishop of Bezhetsk, 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.