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Apostle Simon

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== Scriptural Reference(s) ==
[[Gospel of Matthew |Matthew]] 10:2-4, among others
== Life ==
St. '''Simon ''' was born in Cana of Galilee and was one of the [[Apostles|Twelve Great Apostles]]. He was the groom at the wedding feast where [[Jesus|Christ]] changed the water into wine ([[Gospel of John|Jn. ]] 2:1-11). Because of that [[miracle]], St. Simon left his home, parents and bride to follow Christ. After Pentacost[[Pentecost]], he preached the [[Gospel ]] in Mauritania in Africa.
== Martyrdom ==
After [[conversion|converting ]] many to the Christian faith, the pagans St. Simon was tortured and crucified St. Simonby the pagans.
== Commemoration ==
The Church remembers St. Simon the Zealot on [[May 10]].
== Source ==
St. [[Nikolai Velimirovic']], ''The [[Prologue of Ohrid"]]''
[[Category:Martyrs]]
[[Category:Saints]]
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