Hierarch
Arsenius of Tver
Saint Arsenius, Bishop of Tver
New Calendar March 2 Old Calendar March 15
Why they are a saint
The calendar names Arsenius of Tver as Bishop of Tver. Holy hierarchs are venerated because they guarded the faith and shepherded a local church. The Church numbers him among its holy bishops. The New Calendar feast is March 2; this memory is kept in the Russian Church.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Arsenius of Tver as a patron when they bear the name Arsenius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on March 2. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Arsenius of Tver, 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.