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Apostle Simon

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'''== Scriptural Reference(s)''': ==Matthew 10:2-4, among others
== Life ==St. Simon was born in Cana of Galilee and was one of the [[Apostles|Twelve Great Apostles]]. He was the groom at the wedding feast where [[Jesus|Christ]] changed the water into wine (Jn. 2:1-11). Because of that miracle, St. Simon left his home, parents and bride to follow Christ. After Pentacost, he preached the Gospel in Mauritania in Africa.
After Pentacost, he preached the Gospel in Mauritania in Africa. == Martyrdom ==After converting many to the Christian faith, the pagans tortured and crucified St. Simon.
== Commemoration ==The Church commemorates remembers St. Simon the Zealot on May 10  == Source ==St. Nikolai Velimirovic', ''The Prologue of Ohrid"
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