Teacher of the Martyrs Julian and Eubolos
The defining feature of Arcadius's memory is his relationship to Julian the Physician and Eubolos, who came to him for spiritual direction and, in the words of the tradition, became steadfast through his words and virtue. When the persecution of Julian the Apostate emboldened pagan officials against Christians, the two disciples were seized and, after harsh torture, put to death.
The accounts relate that Arcadius mourned their martyrdom deeply but ultimately gave thanks to God for their witness. He buried their bodies and, remaining in the place where he dwelt, gave himself to prayer with tears before reposing in peace a short time later.