Saint Arsenius of Paros

Commemorated on January 31.

On January 31, 1877 Saint Arsenius received Holy Communion for the last time and fell asleep in the Lord. For three days, people came to kiss his body, then they followed the funeral procession to the burial site which he himself had selected.

Saint Arsenius of Paros was glorified by the Patriarchate of Constantinople in 1967. He is also commemorated on August 18 (the uncovering of his relics).

Troparion

(Podoben: “Be Quick to Anticipate…”)
Let us honor Arsenios,
the glory of Epeίros and the boast of Paros,
the protector of Dasous Monastery as an earthly angel who struggled to acquire heavenly virtues;
therefore, O Father, God has glorified you with the gift of miracles.
Glory to Christ, Who glorified you.
Glory to Him Who made you wondrous.
Glory to Him Who has granted us an unsleeping intercessor.

Kontakion

(Podoben: “O Victorious Leader…”)
We your children sing praises to you, O God-inspired Father,
as an emulator and equal of the monastic Saints, and as the Savior's most godly healer.
Filled with the gifts of the Holy Spirit,
always bestow your abundant grace upon those who cry to you: “Rejoice, Father Arsenios!”