Saint Simon is also commemorated on June 30 with the other Apostles. Simon would also have been informed by Jesus’ revealing that the temple would be destroyed and Jerusalem would be completely overrun by the Gentiles (Luke 21:56, 2024). Saint Demetrius of Rostov says that this Saint Simon is to be distinguished from the Apostle Simon Peter, and from the Lord’s relative Simon (Mt.13:55), who was the second Bishop of Jerusalem.
Eastern tradition says Simon died peacefully at Edessa. Western tradition is that he preached in Egypt and then went to Persia with St. He was one of the original followers of Christ. After winning many pagans to the Lord, Saint Simon suffered martyrdom by crucifixion. Simon was surnamed the Zealot for his rigid adherence to the Jewish law and to the Canaanite law. He traveled to many places from Britain to the Black Sea, proclaiming the Gospel of Christ. Saint Simon was one of the twelve Apostles, and received the Holy Spirit with the others on Pentecost. For this reason, he is known as Saint Simon the Zealot. After witnessing the miracle of the water which had been turned into wine, he became a zealous follower of Christ. Tradition says that he was the bridegroom at the wedding where the Savior performed His first miracle.
Saint Simon was from Cana in Galilee, and was known to the Lord and His Mother. Lives of the Saints / Apostle Simon the Zealot Saint Simon was from Cana in Galilee, and was known to the Lord and His Mother. In the King James Version and New King James Version, he is called Simon the Canaanite or Cananite.
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