Saint · 521
Simeon Stylites the Younger of Wonderful Mountain
Venerable Simeon Stylites (the Younger) of Wonderful Mountain († 596)
New Calendar May 24 Old Calendar June 6
Why they are a saint
The Monk Simeon the Pillar-Dweller was born in the year 521 in Syrian Antioch from the pious parents John and Martha. The Orthodox Church commemorates Simeon Stylites the Younger of Wonderful Mountain on May 24.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Simeon Stylites the Younger of Wonderful Mountain as a patron when they bear the name Simeon at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 24. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Simeon Stylites the Younger of Wonderful Mountain, 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.