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Hierarch
Metropolitan Symeon of Smolensk
New Calendar January 4 Old Calendar January 17
Why they are a saint
Orthodox Christians honor Metropolitan Symeon of Smolensk as a bishop of the Church. Holy hierarchs are venerated because they guarded the faith and shepherded a local church. His name is kept on the calendar with the other holy hierarchs. The New Calendar feast is January 4.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Metropolitan Symeon of Smolensk as a patron when they bear the name Metropolitan at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 4. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Metropolitan Symeon of Smolensk, pray to God for us.
A short general prayer to a saint, not a liturgical text. No public-domain troparion for this saint is included.