Simon, Apostle, Saint
Person
Biographical note
In the gospels he is surnamed "the Cananean," i.e. "the Zealot." His name occurs only in the lists of the Apostles. The tradition of the West places the scene of his labors in Egypt and Mesopotamia, and there are several other different traditions among the Christians of the East.
(paraphrased from The Book of Saints : A Dictionary of Persons Canonized or Beatified by the Catholic Church. 5th edition. New York: Crowell, 1966.)
Alternate names
Simon the Zealot, Simon Zelotes, Simon the Cananean, Simon the Canaanite
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Saint Simon the Apostle, undated
File — Box 61, tray: 3, Item: 24
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Small personal religious items including badges, bookmarks, commemorative coins, devotional wallets, jewelry, medals, money clips, key rings, ribbons, pins, and travel accessories. Some items were used during prayer, while others mark religious identity or commemorate particular religious events or awards. Many objects are inscribed with "I am a Catholic; in case of an accident kindly notify a priest." Quite a few of the badges are handmade.Objects containing relics, including...
Access Note
Collection is open for research.
Dates:
undated
Saint Simon the Apostle, undated
File — Box 71 (relics), tray: 3, Item: 27
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Content notice
Relics in a variety of reliquaries, including badges, crucifixes, devotional wallets, lockets, and reliquary boxes.
Content notice
Some relics include fragmentary human remains.
Access Note
Collection is open for research.
Dates:
undated
Found in:
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Liturgy and life collection
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Relics