Duodecim Apostoli
Saint Simon the Zealot
Apostle
- Given name
- Simon
- Feast day
- October 28 (with Saint Jude)
- Symbols
- Saw · fish
- Death
- Martyred in Persia with Jude, c. AD 65
Called the Zealot, perhaps for former membership in the Jewish resistance to Rome, or for zeal in faith. He preached the Gospel alongside Jude in Egypt and Persia. Tradition holds both were martyred on the same day.
Simon, who was called the Zealot… (Luke 6:15)