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Saint Arsenios the Cappadocian: Priest, Healer, Spiritual Father of Saint Paisios
Saint Arsenios the Cappadocian is commemorated on November 10. He was a priest from Cappadocia known for deep prayer, humility, and love for those who suffered. Through his prayers God granted healing and comfort to Christians and Muslims alike. He baptized the infant who would become Saint Paisios, giving him the name Arsenios.
He accompanied his community to Greece during the population exchange of 1924. He fell asleep in the Lord on November 10, 1924 on the island of Corfu. His holy relics are treasured at the Monastery of Saint John the Theologian in Souroti near Thessaloniki, where Saint Paisios's grave is also located.
The commemoration includes a Greek translation of the same text. The feast marks his life of prayer that brought healing and comfort to many at the monastery, the veneration of his relics there, his baptism of the future Saint Paisios, the presence of Saint Paisios's grave at the same monastery, and the intercession of both saints.
Key moments
- November 10th marks the feast of Saint Arsenius the Cappadocian.
- Saint Arsenius was a holy priest whose life of prayer brought healing and comfort to many at the monastery of Saint John the Theologian in Suroti near Thessaloniki.
- His holy relics are treasured at that monastery.
- Saint Arsenius baptized the child who would become Saint Paisios.
- Saint Paisios's grave also rests within these sacred grounds.
- As we approach his holy relics and the grave of Saint Paisios, we remember two lives devoted to Christ, whose love continues to draw souls toward him.
- Saint Arsenius and Saint Paisios intercede for us.