Holy Apostle Simon the Zealot

Life

One of the Twelve great Apostles. He was from Cana of Galilee. To his wedding came the Lord Jesus with His Mother and His disciples. When the wine ran out, the Lord turned water into wine. Seeing this miracle, Simon the bridegroom left his house, his parents, and his bride, and followed Christ. Zealot means one who is zealous. Simon was called the Zealot because of his great and fiery zeal for the Savior and His Gospel. After receiving the Holy Spirit, Simon went to preach the Gospel in Mauritania in Africa. After succeeding in converting many to the faith of Christ, he was tortured and at last crucified on a cross, like his Lord, Who had prepared for him a crown of glory in the immortal kingdom.

From the Hymn of Praise

In the desert the ascetic PiterimPrays to God, and asks himself:Is there anyone in the world equal to him?Then an angel of God appeared,