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'''Simon the Zealot''' (Saint Simon in [[Catholic]] and [[Orthodox Church| Orthodox]] traditions} was one of [[Jesus]]'s twelve Apostles. He was nicknamed "the [[Zealot]]" because of his membership in the Zealite party, which was a violent faction at the time. <ref>http://www.aboutbibleprophecy.com/p67.htm</ref> The Zealots were a nationalistic sect with very strong political views.
'''Simon the Zealot''' (Saint Simon in [[Catholic]] and [[Orthodox Church|Orthodox]] traditions} was one of [[Jesus]]'s twelve Apostles. He was nicknamed "the [[Zealot]]" because of his membership in the Zealite party, which was a violent faction at the time. <ref>http://www.aboutbibleprophecy.com/p67.htm</ref> The Zealots were a nationalistic sect with very strong political views. St. Simon is also known for his rigid adherence to the Jewish law and to the Canaanite law. He was one of the original followers of Christ.
'''Feastday:''' October 28.
Saint Simon's usual attribute is the saw, since his body was said to have been sawed to pieces, and more rarely the lance.
'''Feastday:''' October 28, May 10.
== See also ==
== See also ==
*[[The Twelve Apostles]]
*[[The Twelve Apostles]]
*[Jude the Apostle]
== External links ==
== External links ==