Hierarch
Repose of Saint Arsenius
Repose of Saint Arsenius, Archbishop of Serbia
New Calendar October 28 Old Calendar November 10
Why they are a saint
Saint Arsenius, Archbishop of Pec, was born in Srem. He spent a large part of his life as a monk at the Zhicha monastery under the spiritual direction of Saint Savva (January 14). Because of his strict ascetic life, Saint Savva made him the igumen of the monastery. Venerated as a hierarch, a bishop who shepherded the Church in holiness.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Repose of Saint Arsenius as a patron when they bear the name Repose at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 28. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Repose of Saint Arsenius, 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.