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  1. Simon the Zealot (Acts 1:13, Luke 6:15) or Simon the Canaanite or Simon the Canaanean (Matthew 10:4, Mark 3:18; Greek: Σίμων ὁ Κανανίτης; Coptic: ⲥⲓⲙⲱⲛ ⲡⲓ-ⲕⲁⲛⲁⲛⲉⲟⲥ; Classical Syriac: ܫܡܥܘܢ ܩܢܢܝܐ) was one of the most obscure among the apostles of Jesus.

  2. Aug 7, 2019 · Learn who Simon the Zealot was, what his title meant, and how he died. Explore the possible interpretations of his name, his role in the gospels, and his connection to the early church.

  3. Simon was surnamed the Zealot for his rigid adherence to the Jewish law and to the Canaanite law. He was one of the original followers of Christ. Western tradition is that he preached in Egypt and then went to Persia with St. Jude, where both suffered martyrdom.

  4. Apr 18, 2024 · Simon the Zealot was one of Jesusdisciples. He was also a former member of a radical sect of Jewish patriots committed to overthrowing Rome. Explore the story of Simon the Zealot in the Bible and how his story relates to Christ.

  5. Apr 8, 2022 · Simon the Zealot remains a man of mystery among Jesus Christ's twelve disciples. See why Bible scholars are still debating about this apostle today.

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  6. St Simon is surnamed the Canaanean or Canaanite, and the Zealot, to distinguish him from St. Peter, and from St. Simeon, the brother of St. James the Less, and his successor in the see of Jerusalem.

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  8. Oct 28, 2023 · Saint Simon the Zealot, one of the twelve apostles, is celebrated for his fervent faith and missionary work in regions including Egypt and Persia.

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