Icon Russia XIX Century Saint Simeon

The icon depicts Saint Simeon of Verkhoturye (or Simeon of Merkushino), a Russian Orthodox saint.
Egg tempera on panel, 27 cm x 22 cm.
Born around 1607 to a noble family, he chose a life of poverty and asceticism in Siberia, working as an itinerant tailor for a living and helping the poor.
Details of the Icon and the Saint
Identity: The man in the blue robe is Saint Simeon of Verkhoturye, recognized as a miracle worker (thaumaturge).
Context and Style: The Russian icon dates to the 19th century.
Iconography:
Simeon is often depicted standing, dressed in a simple blue robe, by a river, with a fishing rod in his hand or a bucket beside him, as he is considered the patron saint of fishermen.
He is depicted holding a parchment scroll with a Cyrillic text, and in the upper left is an image of Christ blessing among the clouds.
The river in the background is likely the Tura River, near the village of Merkushino, where he settled after leaving European Russia.
Additional Information
Veneration: The faithful pray to Saint Simeon for help, comfort, spiritual correction, and healing of body and soul.
Relics: His relics are kept in the Monastery of St. Nicholas in Verkhoturye, an important place of pilgrimage.
Places of Worship: Numerous churches in Russia, particularly in the Ural region, are dedicated to this saint.