Simeon of Polotsk A monument was unveiled in Polotsk September 7, 2003 - the day of celebration of the Belarusian Written Language. The monument sculptor Alexander Finnish architects George and Natalia Fedorov Tsavik. The great educator, teacher, politician, scientist, writer, poet and theologian - Simeon left an indelible mark in the Belarusian culture.

Simeon (real name Samuel Peter Gavrilovic-Sitnyanovich) was born in Polotsk 12 December 1629. He studied at the Kiev-Mohyla Collegium - a Catholic institution of higher education. In 1656 Simeon took Orthodoxy and became a monk. Thanks to their education, he quickly moved up the church hierarchy. His sermons became famous far beyond the borders of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania.

Russian Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich, highly regarded righteousness and education venerable monk Simeon of Polotsk has entrusted the education of their children in the world that had a great influence. Especially at Princess Sophia, who thought Simeon of Polotsk his spiritual mentor until his death. In Moscow, Simeon on the orders of the king also founded a Latin school for clerks of the secret order.

Simeon wrote a very unusual verse, processing them as stars, hearts or crosses. In the XVII century this skill is highly valued, and today belles lettres educated monk amazing contemporaries.

Polotsk educator named named Museum library of Simeon of Polotsk. It contains a unique books published by Simeon of Polotsk and his manuscript.