Simeon

in the Gospel according to Luke, a man who meets Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus (Luke 2:25–35)
Person human_biblical_figure Q345205
Simeon
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Simeon

Summary

Simeon is a human biblical figure[1]. He was born in Galilee[2]. He died on 100[3]. He worked as a priest[4] and prophet[5]. He draws 255 Wikipedia views per month (human_biblical_figure category, ranking #203 of 529).[6]

Key Facts

  • Born in Galilee[2], Simeon…
  • Simeon died on 100[3].
  • Simeon is identified as part of the Hebrews ethnic group[7].
  • Simeon's professions included priest[4].
  • Simeon's professions included prophet[5].
  • A notable work attributed to Simeon is Nunc dimittis[8].
  • Simeon is recorded as male[9].
  • Simeon's instance of is recorded as human biblical figure[10].
  • Simeon's Commons category is recorded as Simeon[11].
  • Simeon's canonization status is recorded as saint[12].
  • Simeon's given name is recorded as Shimon[13].
  • Simeon's significant event is recorded as Presentation of Jesus at the Temple[14].
  • Simeon's feast day is recorded as February 3[15].
  • Simeon's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[16].
  • Simeon's described by source is recorded as Bible Encyclopedia of Archimandrite Nicephorus[17].
  • Simeon's described by source is recorded as Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[18].
  • Simeon's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[19].
  • Simeon's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia[20].
  • Simeon's present in work is recorded as Luke 2[21].
  • Simeon's present in work is recorded as Presentation of Jesus at the Temple[22].
  • Simeon's different from is recorded as Simeon[23].
  • Simeon's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[24].

Body

Origins and Family

Simeon's place of birth was Galilee[2]. He is identified as part of the Hebrews ethnic group[7].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include priest[4] and prophet[5].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Simeon is Nunc dimittis[8]. Things named for him include Church of St. He and the Prophetess Hanna[25], an Eastern Orthodox church building[26], in Estonia[27], founded in 1755[28] and Chiesa di San Simeone Profeta[29], a church building[30], in Italy[31], founded in 1610[32].

Death and Burial

Simeon died on 100[3].

Why It Matters

Simeon draws 255 Wikipedia views per month (human_biblical_figure category, ranking #203 of 529).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

Entities named for him include Church of St. He and the Prophetess Hanna[25], an Eastern Orthodox church building[26], in Estonia[27], founded in 1755[28] and Chiesa di San Simeone Profeta[29], a church building[30], in Italy[31], founded in 1610[32].

FAQs

Where was Simeon born?

Simeon's place of birth was Galilee[2].

What did Simeon do for work?

Simeon worked as priest[4] and prophet[5].

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  12. [8] . Luke 2. wikidata.org.
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  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
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Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 19d ago · ~2026-28320-97 · 2026-05-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Shimon
    Described by source Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, Bible Encyclopedia of Archimandrite Nicephorus, Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary +2
    Present in work Luke 2, Presentation of Jesus at the Temple
    Significant event Presentation of Jesus at the Temple
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