Codice prodotto: L10339
Memorial Day: October 28
When did St. Simon live: 1st century AD
BIOGRAPHY:
St. Simon, also known as Simon the Zealot or Simon the Canaanite, was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus. His nickname "Zealot" suggests that he was either a member of the Jewish resistance movement or a particularly fervent believer. According to tradition, after Christ's resurrection, St. Simon preached in Egypt, Persia, and possibly Mesopotamia. Together with St. Jude Thaddeus, he spread Christianity in Persia, where both suffered martyrdom. He is said to have been killed either by being sawn in half or by beheading.
PATRONAGE:
St. Simon is the patron saint of woodcutters, tanners, weavers, dyers, and haberdashers.
SYMBOLISM, DEPICTION:
The symbols of San Simon are the saw, representing his martyrdom, and a book, symbolizing his preaching and wisdom.
PATRON SAINT OF:
Simon, Simeon, Simona, Simone, Szymon, Ximena, Jimena, Simen, Simonetta, Simion, Szymek, Simka, Simko, Simu, Simun, Simão, Simson.