Ηegumen / Abbot
Saint Simeon, coming from a spiritual background, was tonsured into monasticism by Bishop Pachomius. He soon withdrew into solitude. He lived on Mount Olympus and then in Mount Athos, where he showed great humility and expressed his blessed virtues. After moving to the Monastery of Philotheou, he became abbot, but faced slander and retreated to Mount Flammuria, where he lived in strict seclusion.
People began to follow him for advice and guidance, so that he founded a small community of disciples and monks. The saint preached the word of the Gospel in Epirus, Thessaly, and Athens, healing the sick and strengthening all faithful. In Euripus, he was slandered and arrested, but thanks to the intercession of the lord, he was released.
After this, he continued his preaching, returning to his monastic community. In Constantinople, he was received with honors. He spoke to people and lead many of them to repentance. The saint peacefully departed to the heavens and was buried with honor.
Two years later, his relics were transferred to the brotherhood, where miracles of healing began to take place. An example of this was a craftsman suffering from tuberculosis, that was healed by the touch of the relics of the saint. Many other people had also been healed, while many of them became monks, showing their gratitude and faith.
By the prayers of Saint Simeon, may the Lord heal us all, our soul and bodily diseases, and grant us a part of the saint's grace.
