Saint · 1800-1877
Arsenius of Paros
Venerable Arsenius of Paros
New Calendar August 18 Old Calendar August 31
Why they are a saint
Today the Church commemorates the uncovering of the relics of Saint Arsenius of Paros (1800-1877), who was glorified by the Patriarchate of Constantinople in 1967. The Orthodox Church commemorates Arsenius of Paros on August 18.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Arsenius of Paros as a patron when they bear the name Arsenius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on August 18. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Arsenius of Paros, 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.