Saint Simeon, the ruler of Serbia, renounced earthly kingship and dedicated his life to seeking the incorruptible Kingdom in heaven. He founded many monasteries and built a magnificent temple in honor of the Most Pure Mother of God on the banks of the Studenica River, adorning it with marble and gold. Saint Simeon distributed all his wealth to the poor and, having entrusted the governance to his son Stefan, went to a monastery on Mount Athos, where he revived the desolate monastery of Hilandar. He attained dispassion and became a great ascetic, guiding many monks on the path of salvation.
He passed away in deep old age with hope for eternal bliss. After his death, his body began to exude myrrh, and miracles were performed through it. His son, Saint Sava, transferred his relics to Serbia and placed them in the church by the Studenica River. The faithful still receive healing by anointing themselves with the myrrh from the reliquary containing the relics of Saint Simeon.
