St. Simon the Apostle
St. Simon the Apostle is often named St. Simon the Zealot, to distinguish him from St. Peter and St. Simeon. St. Simon was a Galilean, born at Cana in Galilee. He was called Simon the Zealot because of his great zeal to honor God and for purity of religion. The Zealots during this time were known for assassinating the noble and filling the temple with bloodshed and profanities.
After his conversion and his call, there is no further mention of him in the Gospels. He became zealous for Christ and for the duties of Christianity. After receiving the gifts of the Holy Spirit, he went out to evangelize with great zeal and fidelity. He was martyred by the idolatrous priests and many say that he was crucified. His relics are with St. Jude’s in St. Peter’s basilica and the Cathedral of Toulouse.
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