Saint Arsenius of Latro
Saint
Pre-Congregation
Feast Day
December 13
Canonized
Pre-Congregation
Biography
Saint Arsenius of Latro, also known as Arsenius the Great, was an esteemed figure in early Christianity as an admiral-turned-hermit. Born in the 4th century AD, Saint Arsenius initially served as an admiral in the imperial fleet. However, his life took a dramatic turn when he was shipwrecked during a violent storm....