Saint
Simeon the Wonderworker
Venerable Simeon the Wonderworker
New Calendar September 4 Old Calendar September 17
Why they are a saint
Saint Simeon was raised at Davit-Gareji Monastery. He labored as a simple monk until he reached an advanced age, and was chosen to be abbot. Outstanding in virtue and humility, Saint Simeon was endowed by the Lord with the ability to work miracles. Venerated as a monastic saint, honored for a life of prayer and asceticism.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Simeon the Wonderworker as a patron when they bear the name Simeon at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on September 4. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Simeon the Wonderworker, 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.