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 o…
Iconographic attribute
burning coals in his hands or robe
1 saint
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are depicted with burning coals in his hands or robe?
Saints depicted with burning coals in his hands or robe: Saint Simeon Salus (the Fool).