Saint · 1233–1263
Arsenius I the Syrmian
New Calendar November 10 Old Calendar November 23
Why they are a saint
Arsenije Sremac (Serbian: Арсеније Сремац, Arsenius the Syrmian; fl. 1219 – 28 October 1266) was the second Serbian Archbishop (1233–1263) and a disciple of Saint Sava of Serbia.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Arsenius I the Syrmian as a patron when they bear the name Arsenius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on November 10. Serbian Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Arsenius I the Syrmian, pray to God for us.
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