Simeon of Verkhoturye

Simeon of Verkhoturye (Russian: Симеон Верхотурский; 1607–1642), also known as Simeon of Merkushino (Russian: Симеон Меркушинский), is a Russian Orthodox righteous saint. He is the patron saint of the Ural region. The main feast day of Saint Simeon is 18 December (OS), or 31 December (NS). Believers pray to God asking for Simeon for help, consolation, strengthening, correction, treatment of the soul and body, and delivering from evil. Needy people pray to Simeon to escape from death. Often believers with eye diseases or palsy refer to Simeon for help.

Simeon of Verkhoturye

Simeon of Verkhoturye (Russian: Симеон Верхотурский; 1607–1642), also known as Simeon of Merkushino (Russian: Симеон Меркушинский), is a Russian Orthodox righteous saint. He is the patron saint of the Ural region. The main feast day of Saint Simeon is 18 December (OS), or 31 December (NS). Believers pray to God asking for Simeon for help, consolation, strengthening, correction, treatment of the soul and body, and delivering from evil. Needy people pray to Simeon to escape from death. Often believers with eye diseases or palsy refer to Simeon for help.