About Arsenius
Lived 1697 – 1772 (aged 74–75). Arsenius was a Russian archbishop, eastern Orthodox priest and cleric.
Metropolitan Arsenius (secular name Alexander Ioannovich Matsieyevich, ; 1697, Volodymyr – 28 February 1772, Reval) was bishop of the Russian Orthodox Church, metropolitan of Rostov and Yaroslavl who protested against the confiscation of the church's land by Empress Catherine II in 1764. He was deprived of his office and was imprisoned in a fortress until his death.
He was canonized in 2000.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Arsenius?
Russian saint and bishop (1697-1772)
When was Arsenius born?
Arsenius was born in 1697 in Volodymyr.
When did Arsenius die?
Arsenius died on 28 February 1772 in Tallinn.
What was Arsenius's occupation?
Arsenius was an archbishop, eastern Orthodox priest and cleric.
What nationality was Arsenius?
Arsenius was Russian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Arsenius Matseyevich
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