St. Simon The Apostle icon (3) Mounted on wood Sizes:4 X 6

St. Simon The Apostle icon (3) Mounted on wood Sizes:4 X 6Orthodox icon of Saint Apostle Simon the Zealot (3). Contemporary icon. Commemorated May 10. Saint Simon is one of the twelve Apostles. He is believed to be the bridegroom at the wedding of Cana. Saint Simeon was from Cana in Galilee. After he saw the miracle at the wedding he became zealous for Christ and is give the name Zealot He traveled to many places from Britain to the Black Sea, proclaiming the Gospel of Christ. After winning many pagans to

with which he communicated by letters

Celebrated on December 6

The new saint came to be venerated not only by Orthodox Christians

” then surrendered his soul to God

Due to her ascetic life he could not recognize her

and he was known for his ascetic fasting and prayer

"One is the Lord and one is the Lady"

And the Lord granted them the possibility to wash away their sin with their blood and to finish their life in repentance

Of the prayers that was given to us by the Saints

Bishop of Pentapolis (8)

There they were warmly received by the Apostles and elders

before I am taken from you