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Saint Simeon of Persia

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Feast Day

November 30

Died

January 1, 339

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

Biography

Saint Simeon of Persia, also known as Simon or Simeon the elder, was a fourth-century Persian convert to Christianity and a dedicated follower of Christ. Born in the 4th century in Persia, little is known about his early life, but historical documents suggest that he was the brother of Saint Tarbula.

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