Saint Simeon of Verkhoturye was a nobleman who hid his origins and lived as a wandering beggar. Traveling through villages, he freely sewed clothing for the poor, deliberately leaving small flaws and patiently enduring abuse. He often lived near the churchyard of Merkushinsk, where he loved the Ural landscape, prayed in solitude, fished, and guided local people in the Christian faith, sowing spiritual seeds that bore fruit throughout the Urals and Siberia.

Saint Simeon died in 1642 at the age of 35 and was buried near the Church of the Archangel Michael. In 1704 his relics were transferred to the Saint Nicholas Monastery in Verkhoturye. After his death, he worked many miracles, healing the sick, freeing people from drunkenness, and offering spiritual guidance. His memory is celebrated on September 12, the day of the translation of his relics.

Troparion — Tone 8

By a flood of tears you made the desert fertile, / and your longing for God brought forth fruits in abundance. / By the radiance of miracles you illumined the whole universe! / O our holy father Simeon, pray to Christ our God to save our souls!