Saint Simon the Apostle
«One of the Twelve, Celebrated with Saint Jude Thaddeus»
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✦ Life, Virtues & Miracles
Life of Saint Simon the Apostle
The Gospels name Simon among the twelve apostles, but preserve few details about his life. Matthew and Mark call him the Cananaean, while Luke calls him the Zealot. Both names relate to zeal, although we cannot say for certain that he belonged to a political movement. Simon shared the life and mission of Jesus with the other disciples and appears among the community gathered after the Resurrection. Tradition associates him with Saint Jude Thaddeus in preaching and martyrdom, though the details of their travels are uncertain. The Church celebrates them both on October 28.
Patronage & Intercession:
Apostolic communities Unity among different people Missionaries
Devotion & Intercession
Prayer to Saint Simon the Apostle
"Saint Simon, apostle of Jesus, pray for our communities. Teach us to put our enthusiasm at the service of good, listen to those who think differently and remain united in what matters most. Accompany those who proclaim the Gospel. Amen."
Etymology & Meaning of the Holy Name
Simon comes from the Hebrew Shimon, related to hearing or listening.
