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Arsenios and Athanasios of Androusa in Messenia
Arsenios and Athanasios of Androusa in Messenia, Patriarchs of Constantinople
New Calendar October 28 Old Calendar November 10
Why they are a saint
Saint Arsenius of Farasa is the priest who baptised Elder Paisios the Athonite and gave him his Christian name—Arsenios. The Orthodox Church commemorates Arsenios and Athanasios of Androusa in Messenia on October 28.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Arsenios and Athanasios of Androusa in Messenia as a patron when they bear the name Arsenios at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 28. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Arsenios and Athanasios of Androusa in Messenia, 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.