Saint
Arsenius of Cappadocia
Holy Father Arsenius of Cappadocia
New Calendar November 10 Old Calendar November 23
Why they are a saint
Holy Father Arsenius of Cappadocia is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on November 10. He is honored as a saint for a life of holiness recognized by the Church; little else about his life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Life
Saint Arsenios of Farasa in Cappadocia was the priest who baptized Elder Paisios the Athonite and gave him his Christian name, Arsenios.
Sources: OCA Lives of the Saints. Retold in our own words.
Traditional patronage
The cited source names no specific patronage.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Arsenius of Cappadocia as a patron when they bear the name Arsenius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on November 10. Greek Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Arsenius of Cappadocia, 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.