Martyr
Symeon the Holy Martyr
Symeon the Holy Martyr, Bishop of Persepolis, and those with him
New Calendar April 17 Old Calendar April 30
Why they are a saint
Symeon the Holy Martyr, Bishop of Persepolis, and those with him are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on April 17. Venerated as martyrs who died for the faith in Christ; little else about their lives has come down to us.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Symeon the Holy Martyr as a patron when they bear the name Symeon at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on April 17. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Symeon the Holy Martyr, 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.