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Saint
Symeon the Elder of Mount Sinai
Venerable Symeon the Ancient of Syria († c. 390)
New Calendar January 26 Old Calendar February 8
Why they are a saint
The Monk Simeon the Ancient was called this in distinction from the Monk Simeon the Stylite (Comm. The Orthodox Church commemorates Symeon the Elder of Mount Sinai on January 26.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Symeon the Elder of Mount Sinai as a patron when they bear the name Symeon at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 26. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Symeon the Elder of Mount Sinai, 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.