Arsenius

Arsenius (Latin: Arsenius) is a masculine given name of Greek origin (Αρσένιος, Arsenios), derived from the Greek word arsenios (ἀρσένιος), meaning "virile" or "masculine." It has historically been associated with figures in Christian history, particularly saints and monks.

Notable People Named Arsenius:

• Saint Arsenius the Great (c. 354 – c. 450): A Roman tutor who became a highly respected hermit and Desert Father in Egypt. He is venerated in both the Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic Churches. His Apophthegmata Patrum (Sayings of the Desert Fathers) are well-known.

• Arsenius of Alexandria (5th century): A monk of Alexandria, noted for his spiritual wisdom.

• Arsenius of Cappadocia (1840-1924): A Greek Orthodox priest and saint from Cappadocia.

• Arsenius (Matseyevich) (c. 1697-1772): Metropolitan of Rostov, a Russian Orthodox hierarch known for his opposition to the secularization of church lands under Catherine the Great.

The name Arsenius, and its variants like Arsen, are still used in various cultures, particularly in Eastern Europe and among Orthodox Christians. The prevalence of the name often reflects a connection to the religious figures who bore it. The feminine form is Arsenia.