Simon
Apostle of Jesus Christ who faithfully followed and likely died as a martyr.
Patronage
Sawyers, tanners, general intercession
Virtues & Traits
Biography
Simon, called the Zealot or Canaanite, was one of Jesus Christ's twelve apostles, though biblical sources provide limited biographical details about his individual ministry. The epithet 'Zealot' suggests he may have belonged to a Jewish resistance movement before his apostolic calling. Following Pentecost, Simon participated in the early Church's missionary expansion, though accounts of his specific apostolic labors vary significantly among Christian traditions. Some traditions place his missionary work in Egypt, North Africa, or Persia, while others describe him eventually traveling to the Caucasus region. Early Christian sources consistently affirm his martyrdom, though details regarding the manner and location of his death remain uncertain, with some accounts describing crucifixion and others mentioning other forms of execution. His inclusion among the Twelve and his faithful discipleship throughout Christ's ministry established him as an important figure in apostolic history, despite the sparsity of documented historical evidence.
Prayer
Prayer to St. Simon the Apostle
O glorious St. Simon, zealous apostle and martyr for the faith of Christ, we honor you as one of the chosen twelve who walked with our Lord Jesus. Grant us, we beseech you, the same fervent love and unwavering devotion to God's kingdom that burned within your heart. Help us to proclaim the Gospel with courage and conviction, and to remain steadfast in our faith through all trials and tribulations. Through your powerful intercession before the throne of God, obtain for us the grace to serve Christ faithfully all the days of our lives. Amen.
Generated by Find My Saint for personal reflection. Not an official Church prayer.