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Saint
Arsenios of Rhaxos
New Calendar November 27 Old Calendar December 10
Why they are a saint
Arsenios of Rhaxos is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on November 27. He is honored as a saint for a life of holiness recognized by the Church; 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 Arsenios of Rhaxos as a patron when they bear the name Arsenios at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on November 27.
Prayer
O holy Arsenios of Rhaxos, 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.