Venerable Arcadius of Novotorsk

Commemorated on August 14.

On August 14, 1798 the holy relics of Saint Arcadius were placed in a stone coffin, which had served as the resting place of his Elder, Saint Ephraim until 1572.

Saint Arcadius is also commemorated on December 13 (the day of his blessed repose), July 11 (the transfer of his relics in 1677), and June 11 (the discovery of his relics).

Troparion

Guided by your spiritual mentor, the Venerable Father Ephraim, an excellent zealot of obedience,
O Father Arcadius, you fled from worldly vanity and were a superb monk;
working diligently, you have received a crown of heavenly glory from Christ God.
And now, together with the Venerable Father Ephraim,
pray for us before the Throne of the Most High,
that we may be delivered from all troubles and sorrows,
and for the salvation of our souls.

Kontakion

By directing your mind to the depths of the knowledge of God,
you ascended to the heavenly abodes,
and your life was equal to that of an angel, O Father Arcadius.
You were obedient to your spiritual guide and teacher, the Venerable Ephraim, in all things.
And now, standing with him before the Throne of the Master Christ,
pray unceasingly for all of us.