Saint Simeon of Jerusalem
Cousin of Jesus and successor to Saint James as Bishop of Jerusalem, Saint Simeon led the Christian community to Pella during the destruction of the H…
First name and chronology
Simeon
8 saints and blesseds bear the name Simeon, between 9 BC and 1475; the most famous is Saint Simeon, celebrated on February 18th.
Chronology of the name Simeon
Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.
- 9 BC-200 Saint Simeon of Jerusalem Cousin of Jesus and successor to Saint James as Bishop of Jerusalem, Saint Simeon led the Christian community to Pella d…
- 1-1 Saint Simeon and Saint Anna the Prophetess Simeon, a righteous man of Jerusalem, and Anna the prophetess welcome the Child Jesus during his presentation at the Tem…
- 399-459 Saint Simeon Stylites the Elder Born in Syria in the 4th century, Simeon left herding to embrace a life of extreme asceticism. He became famous for livi…
- 501-600 Saint Simeon Salus (the Fool) Originally from Edessa, Simeon lived for twenty-nine years as a hermit near the Dead Sea before traveling to Emesa to si…
- 850-900 Saint Simeon of Passais A priest and solitary of the 9th century, Siméon lived as a hermit at Vaucé before evangelizing the Passais region under…
- 1001-1100 Saint Simeon of Trier A monk originally from Syracuse, trained in Constantinople and on Mount Sinai, Simeon traveled throughout Europe to coll…
- 1472-1475 Saint Simeon (Simon) of Trent A two-year-old child born in Trent in 1472, Simeon was abducted and martyred in 1475 by members of the local Jewish comm…
All records linked to Simeon
Saint Simeon and Saint Anna the Prophetess
Simeon, a righteous man of Jerusalem, and Anna the prophetess welcome the Child Jesus during his presentation at the Temple. Simeon pronounces the Nun…
Saint Simeon Stylites the Elder
Born in Syria in the 4th century, Simeon left herding to embrace a life of extreme asceticism. He became famous for living for several decades atop a …
Saint Simeon Salus (the Fool)
Originally from Edessa, Simeon lived for twenty-nine years as a hermit near the Dead Sea before traveling to Emesa to simulate madness out of humility…
Saint Simeon of Passais
A priest and solitary of the 9th century, Siméon lived as a hermit at Vaucé before evangelizing the Passais region under the guidance of the Bishop of…
Saint Simeon of Trier
A monk originally from Syracuse, trained in Constantinople and on Mount Sinai, Simeon traveled throughout Europe to collect alms. After many adventure…
Saint Simeon (Simon) of Trent
A two-year-old child born in Trent in 1472, Simeon was abducted and martyred in 1475 by members of the local Jewish community during Holy Week. His bo…
Saint Simeon of Metz
Originally from Crete and of Israelite lineage, Saint Simeon was Bishop of Metz for thirty years. His relics were transferred to the Abbey of Senones …
Frequently asked questions
When is Saint Simeon's feast day?
The feast of Simeon is celebrated on February 18th, in memory of Saint Simeon.
How many saints are named Simeon?
8 saints and blesseds bear the name Simeon, including Saint Simeon, Saint Simeon Stylites, Saint Simeon, Saint Simeon and Saint Simeon.
Who is the most famous saint named Simeon?
The most famous saint named Simeon is Saint Simeon (2nd century).