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