Saint · 354
Arsenios the Great
New Calendar May 8 Old Calendar May 21
Why they are a saint
Saint Arsenius the Great was born in the year 354 at Rome into a pious Christian family, which provided him a fine education and upbringing. The Orthodox Church commemorates Arsenios the Great on May 8.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Arsenios the Great as a patron when they bear the name Arsenios at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 8.
Prayer
O holy Arsenios the Great, 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.