Fool-for-Christ16th century

Blessed Simon of Yurievets

Also known as Simon the Fool-for-Christ

A holy fool abandoned by his parents who lived barefoot and in poverty, enduring hardship for Christ and honored for hidden holiness.

Feast Day
November 4
Their life

A holy fool abandoned by his parents who lived barefoot and in poverty, enduring hardship for Christ and honored for hidden holiness.

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Sources: OCA Synaxarion (oca.org), Lives of the Saints