Saint
Arsenius the Lover-of-Labor of the Kiev Far Caves
Venerable Arsenius the Lover-of-Labor of the Kiev Far Caves
New Calendar May 8 Old Calendar May 21
Why they are a saint
Saint Arsenius the Lover of Labor lived during the fourteenth century. The Orthodox Church commemorates Arsenius the Lover-of-Labor of the Kiev Far Caves on May 8.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Arsenius the Lover-of-Labor of the Kiev Far Caves as a patron when they bear the name Arsenius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 8. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Arsenius the Lover-of-Labor of the Kiev Far Caves, 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.