Symeon the New Theologian

Christian saint, monk, and theologian
Person human Q381710
Symeon the New Theologian
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Symeon the New Theologian

Summary

Symeon the New Theologian is a human[1]. Born in Galatia[2], he… he was born on January 1, 949[3]. He died in Marmara Region[4]. He died on March 12, 1022[5]. He worked as a Christian monk[6], philosopher[7], writer[8], mystic[9], and theologian[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (335 views/month, #7,188 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Symeon the New Theologian's place of birth was Galatia[2].
  • Symeon the New Theologian passed away in Marmara Region[4].
  • Symeon the New Theologian was born on January 1, 949[3].
  • Symeon the New Theologian died on March 12, 1022[5].
  • Symeon the New Theologian held citizenship in Byzantine Empire[12].
  • Symeon the New Theologian worked as a Christian monk[6].
  • Symeon the New Theologian's professions included philosopher[7].
  • Symeon the New Theologian's professions included writer[8].
  • Symeon the New Theologian's professions included mystic[9].
  • Symeon the New Theologian's professions included theologian[10].
  • Symeon the New Theologian worked as a monk[13].
  • Symeon the New Theologian's field of work was theology[14].
  • Symeon the New Theologian's field of work was spirituality[15].
  • Symeon the New Theologian's field of work was hesychasm[16].
  • Symeon the New Theologian held the position of abbot[17].
  • A notable student of Symeon the New Theologian was Niketas Stethatos[18].
  • Symeon the New Theologian's religion is recorded as Eastern Orthodoxy[19].
  • Symeon the New Theologian is recorded as male[20].
  • Symeon the New Theologian's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Symeon the New Theologian's Commons category is recorded as Symeon the New Theologian[22].
  • Symeon the New Theologian's canonization status is recorded as The Venerable[23].
  • Symeon the New Theologian's given name is recorded as Simeon[24].
  • Symeon the New Theologian's feast day is recorded as March 12[25].
  • Symeon the New Theologian's feast day is recorded as October 12[26].
  • Symeon the New Theologian's work location is recorded as Byzantine Empire[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Galatia[2], Symeon the New Theologian… he was born on January 1, 949[3].

Education

Symeon the New Theologian studied under Symeon the Studite[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Christian monk[6], philosopher[7], writer[8], mystic[9], theologian[10], and monk[13]. Fields of work include theology[14], an academic discipline[29]; spirituality[15], an academic discipline[30]; and hesychasm[16], a Christian ascetism[31]. Symeon the New Theologian held the position of abbot[17]. A notable student of him was Niketas Stethatos[18].

Personal Life

Symeon the New Theologian's religion is recorded as Eastern Orthodoxy[19].

Death and Burial

Symeon the New Theologian died on March 12, 1022[5]. He died in Marmara Region[4].

Why It Matters

Symeon the New Theologian ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (335 views/month, #7,188 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was Symeon the New Theologian born?

Born in Galatia[2], Symeon the New Theologian…

Where did Symeon the New Theologian die?

Symeon the New Theologian died in Marmara Region[4].

What did Symeon the New Theologian do for work?

Symeon the New Theologian worked as Christian monk[6], philosopher[7], writer[8], mystic[9], and theologian[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [21] . datos.bne.es. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [18] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [28] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 24d ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-06-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Parsifal cluster id 129369
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  2. 25d ago · Bargioni · 2026-06-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation Christian monk, philosopher, writer +3
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  3. 6w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Cerl thesaurus id cnp00945256
    Occupation Christian monk, philosopher, writer +3
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  4. 7w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  5. 7w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  6. 7w ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Canonization status The Venerable
    Student of Symeon the Studite
    Open library id OL451374A
    Citizenship
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