The Burning of Saint Sava's Relics and Hieromartyr Simeon, Bishop of Jerusalem

Today we remember two significant events in the life of the Church. First, the burning of the relics of Saint Sava, the beloved Serbian saint whose memory inspired his people through difficult times. Second, we honor Hieromartyr Simeon, a kinsman of the Lord and the second Bishop of Jerusalem, who faithfully witnessed to Christ even unto death. Saint Sava's relics were burned by the Turks in 1595, yet his memory and influence endured. Hieromartyr Simeon, a cousin of Jesus and one of the seventy apostles, was crucified for his faith during the reign of Emperor Trajan. Both saints show us steadfastness in faith amid persecution.Support the show