Simon the Zealot
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Summary
Simon the Zealot is a human biblical figure[1]. He was born on 100[2] in Cana[3]. He died on 107[4] in Pella[5]. He worked as a missionary[6]. He ranks in the top 8% of human biblical figure entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,919 views/month).[7]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 10[8]
- Mother: Mary of Clopas[9]
- Position held: apostle[10]
- Member of: Zealotry[11]
- Religion or worldview: Early Christianity[12], Judaism[13]
- Sex or gender: male[14]
- Part of: Twelve Apostles[15], Simon and Jude[16]
- Commons category: Saint Simon[17]
- Canonization status: saint[18]
- Said to be the same as: Simon, brother of Jesus[19]
- Cause of death: death by sawing[20]
- Given name: Simon[21], Shimon[22]
- Feast day: May 10[23], October 28[24]
- Topic's main category: Category:Saint Simon[25]
- Student of: Jesus Christ[26]
- Fictional or mythical analog of: Simeon of Jerusalem[27]
- Manner of death: unnatural death[28]
- Partner in business or sport: Jude the Apostle[29]
- Described by source: Bible Encyclopedia of Archimandrite Nicephorus[30]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Aramaic[31]
- Lifestyle: mysticism[32]
- P14483: s/san-simon-zelote[33]
- P14608: 129724106[34]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Simon the Zealot include San Simeone Piccolo[35], a church building[36], in Italy[37], founded in 0850[38]; Church of St. Simon the Canaanite, New Athos[39], an Eastern Orthodox church building[40], in Georgia[41], founded in 0900[42]; Santi Simone e Giuda[43], a church building[44], in Italy[45], founded in 1243[46]; and Santi Simone e Giuda, Mantua[47], a church building[48], in Italy[49], founded in 1593[50].
Why It Matters
Simon the Zealot has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 59 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]
Entities named for him include San Simeone Piccolo[35], a church building[36], in Italy[37], founded in 0850[38]; Church of St. Simon the Canaanite, New Athos[39], an Eastern Orthodox church building[40], in Georgia[41], founded in 0900[42]; Santi Simone e Giuda[43], a church building[44], in Italy[45], founded in 1243[46]; and Santi Simone e Giuda, Mantua[47], a church building[48], in Italy[49], founded in 1593[50].
FAQs
Where was Simon the Zealot born?
Simon the Zealot was born in Cana[3].
Where did Simon the Zealot die?
Simon the Zealot died in Pella[5].
Who were Simon the Zealot's parents?
Simon the Zealot's mother was Mary of Clopas[9].
What did Simon the Zealot do for work?
Simon the Zealot worked as a missionary[6].