Saint
Simon the Myrrh-gusher of Mount Athos
Venerable Simon the Myrrh-Gusher of Mt Athos and Bulgaria († 1287)
New Calendar December 28 Old Calendar January 10
Why they are a saint
Saint Simon the Myrrh-Gusher lived an ascetical life on Mt Athos, and was glorified by many miracles. The Orthodox Church commemorates Simon the Myrrh-gusher of Mount Athos on December 28.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Simon the Myrrh-gusher of Mount Athos as a patron when they bear the name Simon at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 28. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Simon the Myrrh-gusher of Mount Athos, 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.