Simon the Canaean
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Simon the Canaanite, also known as Simon the Zealot, was one of the 12 apostles of Jesus. Most of his life is unknown, but historians do have some information about him.[2]
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Simon the Zealot | |
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Apostle, Martyr, Preacher | |
Born | Cana, Galilee, Judaea, Roman Empire |
Died | place of death disputed |
Major shrine | relics claimed by many places, including Toulouse; Saint Peter's Basilica[1] |
Attributes | boat; cross and saw; fish (or two fish); lance; man being sawn in two longitudinally; oar[1] |
Patronage | curriers; sawyers; tanners[1] |
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