Simon was born in Cana of Galilee and was one of the [[Apostles|Twelve Great Apostles]]. He was the groom bridegroom at the wedding feast where [[Christ]] changed the water into wine ([[Gospel of John|John]] 2:1-11). Because of that [[miracle]], St. Simon left his home, parents and bride to follow Christ. After [[Pentecost]], he preached the [[Gospel]] in Mauritania in Africa.

==See also==*[[Missionary]] ==External links==*[http://ocafs.oca.org/FeastSaintsViewer.asp?FSID=101337 Apostle Simon Zealotes] ([[OCA]])*[https://www.goarch.org/chapel/saints?contentid=48 Simon the Zealot & Apostle] ([[GOARCH]])*[http://www.westsrbdio.org/prolog/my.html?month=May&day=10 The Holy Apostle Simon, the Zealot] (''Prologue of Ohrid'')*[http://www.comeandseeicons.com/groups/ntp05.htm Icon of Apostle Simon the Zealot] [[Category:Biblical Saints|Simon]][[Category:Martyrs|Simon]][[Category:Saints|Simon]][[Category: 1st-century saints]]