Saint Simeon

Memorial
30 November
Profile
Brother of Saint Tarbula. Convert. Denounced for suspected treasonous collaboration with Roman authorities and Christianity in general, he was arrested in 339 with Saint Isaac, Saint Sapor, Saint Abraham, and Saint Mahanes. Tried before King Shapur II, they were given the chance to save themselves by denouncing their faith; they declined. Martyr.
Born
4th century Persian
Died
flayed alive in 339 in Persia
Canonized
Pre-Congregation
Additional Information
For All The Saints, by Katherine Rabenstein
Deuxième Persécution de Simeon [francais]
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