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Saint Arsenius of Corfu

Saint Arsenius of Corfu

Saint Arsenius of Corfu

Saint

Pre-Congregation

Feast Day

19-Jan

Born

Constantinople

Died

959 of natural causes

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

Biography

Saint Arsenius of Corfu, venerated as the first bishop of Corfu, Greece, is remembered for his profound conversion and foundational ministry. Born into Judaism, he embraced the Christian faith, dedicating his life to the service of the Church. His conversion marked a significant spiritual journey, leading him to become the inaugural bishop of the Diocese of Corfu in the early Christian era. As the city's first shepherd, he established the ecclesiastical structure, guiding the nascent Christian community through the challenges of the time. His leadership laid the

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