Hierarch
Arsenius of Kerkyra
Saint Arsenius, Archbishop of Kerkyra
New Calendar January 19 Old Calendar February 1
Why they are a saint
Arsenius of Kerkyra served as Archbishop of Kerkyra. Arsenius of Corfu is one of the principal patron saints of Corfu along with Spyridon. Holy hierarchs are venerated because they guarded the faith and shepherded a local church. The Church numbers him among its holy bishops.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Arsenius of Kerkyra as a patron when they bear the name Arsenius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 19. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Arsenius of Kerkyra, 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.