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St. Arsenius the Great
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St. Arsenius the Great

c. 354–450 · Scetis, Egypt · Feast May 8

Arsenius was a Roman senator and tutor to the sons of the emperor Theodosius. He heard a voice say, “Flee from men and you will be saved,” and he left the palace for the desert of Scetis. He wept so much in prayer that he wore a cloth on his chest to catch his tears. He said, “I have often regretted speaking, but never keeping silent.”

  • Feast: May 8 (New Calendar)
  • Lived: c. 354–450
  • Place: Scetis, Egypt
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