Saint Simeon of Dajbabe

A life of faith

Simeon was born as Savo Popović in Cetinje in 1854. Raised by relatives, he studied at the monastery school and later in Kyiv, Paris and Geneva. He became a monk in Russia. Returning to Montenegro, he lived at Vranjina and Ostrog, where he taught in the monastic school. He later settled at Dajbabe and arranged and painted its cave church. His received life remembers his prayer, guidance to visitors and practical help for poor families. He died in 1941. The Serbian Church formally recognized him as a saint in 2010.

The Eastern Orthodox Church remembers saints in prayer and commemoration. Their lives offer examples for Christians learning to live their faith.

A reflection

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Read the Orthodox source

Serbian Orthodox Church Typikon 2023, calendar page 7

The Path of Orthodoxy, July–August 2010, pages 3 and 6

Feast dates follow the linked source. Local calendars and commemorations may vary. Themes describe a saint’s life; quiz suggestions do not assign a baptismal patron. Discuss choosing a patron saint with your priest.