Saint1st century · Feast October 28
Also known as Simon the Zealot, Simon the Cananaean, Simon the Apostle, Saint Simon
An apostle remembered by the title Zealot, offering a model of intense conviction placed under the discipline of Christ.
Lord of unity, through St Simon’s intercession purify our zeal, free us from hatred and teach us to work with people unlike ourselves. Amen.
Simon belonged to a group that also included Matthew the former tax collector, showing that Jesus formed community across sharp social and political differences.
First-century Judea contained strong political, religious and social tensions under Roman occupation.
Zeal disciplined by communion, humility and loyalty to Christ above faction.
Especially relevant to politically intense people who need conviction without hatred or ideological purity tests.
People turn to St Simon the Zealot in matters of:
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Saint1st century · Feast June 29
St Peter was a married Galilean fisherman whom Jesus called as an Apostle and entrusted with a distinctive pastoral mission; forgiven after denying Christ, he led the early Church and was martyred in Rome.