Feast Day: December 28th
The Life of Saint Simon: A star, like that which led the Magi to Bethlehem, Miraculously revealed to the Saint the site upon which, by Divine Command, he was to found a Monastery…
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Prayers
Apolytikion in the Plagal of the First Tone: You shone forth on Athos in Asceticism O Righteous one, as purified in heart with the light of Virtues, you were wondrously glorified O Blessed Simon, and therefore pouring forth rivers of fragrant Myrrh to us, make us worthy after the end. But cease not to intercede, for mercy on our Souls.
Boldly the Saint stood his ground and rebuked the demon, saying: “The Lord Sabaoth rebuke you! Get behind me, Satan. The Lady of this Athos rebukes you! Depart from me!” With this, the dragon immediately vanished, and the dark cave became filled with a Glorious Light and inexpressible fragrance, filling Simon’s heart with cheer and delight. He then heard a Divine female voice say: “Take courage and be strong, obedient and faithful servant of my Son.”
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