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Saint for a Minute
Marble Statue of Saint Simon By Francesco Moratti 170809 Basilica of Saint John Lateran Rome Italy
Marble Statue of Saint Simon By Francesco Moratti 170809 Basilica of Saint John Lateran Rome Italy

Saint Simon The Apostle

Also known as: Nathanael of Cana; Simon Kananaios; Simon Kananites; Simon the Cananean; Simon the Zealot; Simon Zealotes

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Feast Day

October 28

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

Biography

Saint Simon the Apostle, also known as Nathanael of Cana, Simon Kananaios, Simon Kananites, Simon the Cananean, Simon the Zealot, and Simon Zealotes, was one of the twelve Apostles chosen by Jesus Christ. His designation as the Cananean or Zealot stems from his fervent commitment to the Jewish law. However, it is important to note that he did not originate from Cana, nor was he a member of the Zealot party....

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