Arsenius of Corfu

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Arsenius (Arsenios) of Corfu, also known as Arsenius of Kerkyra, (died 800 or perhaps 959) is one of the principal patron saints of Corfu along with Spyridon. He was born in Constantinople to the Jewish faith. He became a Christian and the first bishop of Corfu.

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