Saint Simon the Apostle
Feast day: October 28
Apostle called the Zealot — feast on October 28 with Saint Jude Thaddeus.
Saint Simon, called the Zealot or Cananean, is one of the Twelve Apostles chosen by Jesus.
The name «Zealot» indicates fervor for God's cause and zeal in observing the Law.
According to tradition, he preached in Mesopotamia and Persia and suffered martyrdom.
His liturgical feast is shared with Saint Jude Thaddeus on October 28.
He is invoked for apostolic zeal and fidelity to the roots of the Gospel.
Dedicated prayer
To the apostle called the Zealot, we ask zeal for the Church and fidelity to the roots of the Gospel.
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