SPEAR Factoids about Polemic
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event: Simeon gained a reputation among the leaders and doctors of the heretical movements in various countries for being a great debater. He was nicknamed the Invincible Satan, Simeon the debater. See factoid page
event: Babai, Catholicus of Seleucia, called a debate among the bishops in Persia, in which Simeon participated after they appointed the King's Marzban as the moderator. See factoid page
event: The Marzban declared Simeon the winner of the debate with Babai. Simeon's easy victory humiliated the Nestorians and prompted the Christian bishops to convince Simeon to be promoted to Bishop of Beth Arsham. See factoid page