Saint
Saints Michael and Arsenius of Ulompo
Saints Michael and Arsenius of Ulompo, Georgia
New Calendar May 3 Old Calendar May 16
Why they are a saint
The biographies of Saints Michael and Arsenius the Georgians have unfortunately not been preserved. The Orthodox Church commemorates Saints Michael and Arsenius of Ulompo on May 3.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Saints Michael and Arsenius of Ulompo as a patron when they bear the name Saints at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 3. Georgian Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Saints Michael and Arsenius of Ulompo, 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.