Hierarch
Arsenius of Ninotsminda
Saint Arsenius, Bishop of Ninotsminda
New Calendar July 31 Old Calendar August 13
Why they are a saint
Arsenius of Ninotsminda is remembered as Bishop of Ninotsminda. Holy hierarchs are venerated because they guarded the faith and shepherded a local church. The faithful ask his prayers as they do of the bishops who shepherded the Church. The New Calendar feast is July 31.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Arsenius of Ninotsminda as a patron when they bear the name Arsenius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on July 31. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Arsenius of Ninotsminda, 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.