SPEAR Factoids about

Personal Information

Name variant(s):

The Persian Debater See factoid page

The Invincible Satan, Simeon the debater See factoid page

Birth:

Birth place: Simeon was born in Persia. See factoid page

Sex:

Simeon was male. See factoid page

Sanctity:

Simeon was a saint. See factoid page

Occupation(s):

Simeon was a bishop. See factoid page

Simeon was ordained Bishop of Beth Arsham See factoid page

Relationships

John of Ephesus commemorated Simeon. See factoid page

Simeon of Beth Arsham had ecclesiastical authority over Anonymous 3623. See factoid page

Simeon of Beth Arsham had enmity for Hiba of Edessa. See factoid page

Events

Simeon died See factoid page

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The presbyter of Simeon stayed with the good Christian patrician Probus for two years, where he managed Simeon's extensive collection of sermons and letters. He remained there until the time of his death. See factoid page

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Simeon travelled wherever heresy was taking root and debated with those who promoted heresy until they all fell silent. See factoid page

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Simeon travelled as far as the camp of the Saracens of the Tribe of Nu'man and converted many to Christianity. He persuaded certain magnates who had converted to Christianity build Christian churches. See factoid page

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Simeon also battled the Magian heresy and converted three distinguished Magians to Christianity. See factoid page

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Simeon travelled through Persia and into Rome in order to convert more people to Christianity. See factoid page

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Simeon met with Anastasius and asked him to urge Kawad to let the Christians in Persia live in peace. Anastasius convinced Kawad to leave the Persian Christians alone. See factoid page

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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

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Simeon travelled far and wide to preach against the followers of Theodore , Nestorius , Mani , Bar Daisan , and Marcion . He travelled from Jerusalem to Illyricum and Persia and Constantinople to spread the Christian faith. See factoid page

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Because Simeon humiliated so many heretical leaders whenever he debated with them, many wanted him dead. In order to move about in safety, Simeon wore his hair and beard long in the style of a Persian layman. See factoid page

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Simeon visited the Christians in Hirtha Nu'man See factoid page

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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

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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

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Simeon was ordained Bishop of Beth Arsham See factoid page

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After seven hard years in prison, Simeon was released. See factoid page

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For seven years, Simeon travelled to different Christian communities in order to confirm their belief in the Christian faith. See factoid page

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Simeon asked Theodora to send a letter to the Queen of the Persians concerning the safety of the Christian community in Persia. Theodora complied with his wish and kept the aged and very frail Simeon close to her until the end of his life. See factoid page

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