Saint
Arsenius of Iqalto
Saint Arsenius of Iqalto, Georgia
New Calendar February 6 Old Calendar February 19
Why they are a saint
Saint Arsen of Iqalto was a translator, researcher, compiler of manuscripts, hymnographer, philosopher, and a great defender of the Georgian Christian Faith. The Orthodox Church commemorates Arsenius of Iqalto on February 6.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Arsenius of Iqalto as a patron when they bear the name Arsenius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on February 6. Georgian Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Arsenius of Iqalto, 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.