Hand painted icon of Saint Arsenios the Cappadocian, on natural wood, made in Mount Athos. The icon is delivered in a wooden box.
Brief life of Saint Arsenios the Cappadocian
Saint Arsenios the Cappadocian was one of the most revered spiritual figures of modern Orthodoxy. He was born around 1840 in Pharasa, Cappadocia, and from an early age showed a deep love for the Christian faith and the monastic life. After losing his parents at a young age, he was raised by relatives who ensured that he received a good education. He studied in Niğde and later in Smyrna, where he learned Greek, ecclesiastical studies, and several other languages. He later embraced the monastic life at the Monastery of Saint John the Baptist, where he received the name Arsenios. Shortly afterward, he was ordained as a deacon and returned to Pharasa, where he taught the local children during a difficult period for the Greek Orthodox population of Asia Minor. Through his patience and dedication, he strengthened both their education and their faith. After his ordination to the priesthood, Saint Arsenios devoted his entire life to prayer, asceticism, and serving others. He lived with great simplicity and countless people sought his guidance and consolation, recognizing him as a man of profound holiness and spiritual wisdom. Among those he baptized was the future Saint Paisios of Mount Athos, one of the most beloved Orthodox saints of modern times, making this one of the most notable events associated with his ministry. The Ecumenical Patriarchate officially proclaimed him a saint in 1986. His feast day is celebrated each year on November 10.
