Simon the Canaean

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Simon the Canaanite, also known as Simon the Zealot, was one of the 12 apostles of Jesus. Most of his life is unknown, but historians do have some information about him.[2]

Simon the Zealot
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St. Simon, by Peter Paul Rubens (c. 1611), from his Twelve Apostles series at the Museo del Prado, Madrid
Apostle, Martyr, Preacher
BornCana, Galilee, Judaea, Roman Empire
Diedplace of death disputed
Major shrine relics claimed by many places, including Toulouse; Saint Peter's Basilica[1]
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Attributes boat; cross and saw; fish (or two fish); lance; man being sawn in two longitudinally; oar[1]
Patronage curriers; sawyers; tanners[1]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Jones, Terry H (6 January 2009). "Saint Simon the Apostle". Saints.SQPN.com. Retrieved 29 March 2010.
  2. "Simon the Canaanite; Simon the Cananaean; Simon the Zealot". International Standard Bible Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 2023-01-03.