Saint
Simeon of Egypt
Saint Simeon of Egypt
New Calendar April 5 Old Calendar April 18
Why they are a saint
Saint Simeon of Egypt is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on April 5. He is honored as a saint for a life of holiness recognized by the Church; little else about his life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Simeon of Egypt as a patron when they bear the name Simeon at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on April 5.
Prayer
O holy Simeon of Egypt, 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.