== Scriptural Reference(s) ==[[Image:Simon the Zealot.JPG|right|frame|Apostle Simon the Zealot]]The holy, glorious and all-laudable '''Apostle Simon the Zealot''' was one of the Twelve [[Apostles]] of [[Jesus Christ]], referenced in [[Gospel of Matthew|Matthew]] 10:2-4, among othersand other places in [[Holy Scripture]]. His [[feast day]] is [[May 10]].

The holy, glorious and all-laudable '''Apostle 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|Jn.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.

== Martyrdom Hymns==After [[conversion|convertingTroparion]] many to (Tone 3):O holy apostle Simon,:entreat the Christian faithmerciful God, St:to grant our souls forgiveness of transgressions. [[Kontakion]] (Tone 2):Let us all bless the eloquent Simon was tortured in praise,:who sowed the doctrines of wisdom in the hearts of the faithful;:for he now stands before the throne of glory:and crucified by rejoices with the pagansangels,:as he prays for us all unceasingly.

== Feast Day See also==The Church remembers St. Simon the Zealot on *[[May 10Missionary]].

== Source ==[[Category:Biblical Saints|Simon]][[Category:Martyrs|Simon]]St. [[Nikolai VelimirovicCategory:Saints|Simon]], ''The [[Prologue of OhridCategory: 1st-century saints]]''

[[Categoryar:Martyrsسمعان الرسول]][[Categoryel:SaintsΑπόστολος Σίμων]][[fr:Simon le Zélote]][[pt:Apóstolo Simão]][[ro:Apostolul Simon]]