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Nestor and Arcadius, Bishops of Tremethus in Cyprus
Holy Hierarchs Nestor and Arcadius, Bishops of Tremethus in Cyprus
New Calendar March 7 Old Calendar March 20
Why they are a saint
Holy Hierarchs Nestor and Arcadius, Bishops of Tremethus in Cyprus are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on March 7. Venerated as hierarchs who shepherded the Church in holiness; little else about their lives has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Nestor and Arcadius as a patron when they bear the name Hierarchs at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on March 7. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Nestor and Arcadius, Bishops of Tremethus in Cyprus, 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.