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Saint
Symeon the Translator
New Calendar November 9 Old Calendar November 22
Why they are a saint
Symeon the Translator is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on November 9. He is honored as a saint for a life of holiness recognized by the Church; little else about his life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Symeon the Translator as a patron when they bear the name Symeon at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on November 9.
Prayer
O holy Symeon the Translator, 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.