Saint · 8th-10th C
Arsenios
Venerable Arsenios of Latros (8th-10th C)
New Calendar December 13 Old Calendar December 26
Why they are a saint
The legion captain from Constantinople, who was miraculously saved by theLord during a storm on the sea became a monk and led a strict ascetical life on MountLatros in Asia Minor near Miletus. The Orthodox Church commemorates Arsenios on December 13.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Arsenios as a patron when they bear the name Arsenios at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 13. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Arsenios, 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.