#St. Simon the Zealot

[thepastisalreadywritten]

SAINTS OF THE DAY (October 28)

St. Jude Thaddaeus

St. Jude, known as Thaddaeus, was a brother of St. James the Lesser and a relative of Jesus.

Ancient writers tell us that he preached the Gospel in Judea, Samaria, Idumaea, Syria, Mesopotamia, and Lybia.

According to Eusebius, he returned to Jerusalem in the year 62 and assisted at the election of his brother, St. Simeon, as Bishop of Jerusalem.

He is an author of an epistle (letter) to the Churches of the East, in particular the Jewish converts, directed against the heresies of the Simonians, Nicolaites, and Gnostics.

This Apostle is said to have suffered martyrdom in Armenia, which was then subject to Persia.

The final conversion of the Armenian nation to Christianity did not take place until the third century A.D.

St. Jude was the one who asked Jesus at the Last Supper why He would not manifest Himself to the whole world after His resurrection.

Little else is known of his life, but legend claims that he visited Beirut and Edessa.

He was beaten to death with a club, then beheaded post-mortem in 1st century Persia.

His relics reside at Saint Peter's in Rome, at Rheims, and at Toulouse, France.

Saint Jude Thaddeus is not the same person as Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Our Lord and despaired because of his great sin and lack of trust in God's mercy.

St. Jude Thaddeus is invoked in desperate situations because his New Testament letter stresses that the faithful should persevere in the environment of harsh, difficult circumstances, just as their forefathers had done before them.

Therefore, he is the patron of desperate situations, forgotten causes, hospital workers, hospitals, impossible causes, lost causes, and the diocese of Saint Petersburg, Florida.

He is represented as bearded man holding an oar, a boat, boat hook, a club, an axe or a book.

Nearly every image of him depicts him wearing a medallion with a profile of Jesus.

He usually has a small flame above his head and often carries a pen.

We remember him on October 28 in Roman Church and June 19 in Eastern Church.

St. Simon the Zealot

Little is known about the post-Pentecost life of St. Simon, who had been called a Zealot.

He is thought to have preached in Egypt and then to have joined St. Jude in Persia.

Here, he was supposedly martyred by being cut in half with a saw, a tool he is often depicted with.

However, the 4th-century St. Basil the Great says he died in Edessa, peacefully.

[jh-newman-opn]

did the blessed Virgin Mary see the apostles martyred

A question that occurred to me during my daily rosary, and which I am now going to attempt to answer.

According to Hippolytus of Thebes, our blessed mother was assumed around the year 41AD. The 18thC mystic Catherine Emmerich says she was aged around 64 at the time of the Dormition (source: a vision), which would put the date between 45-49AD. Based on these two extremely accurate and definitely not questionable dates, I will now show how many of her children Our Lady had to watch die (while on earth). Edited upon being reminded from "she did not see this" to "she saw this from heaven", because. well. she did.

Jesus: 33AD. Obviously.

Judas: 33AD. She did not see this bc she was a bit busy with our boy JC but she was around and in the area.

James (the Greater) son of Zebedee: killed by Herod Agrippa in 44AD. Our Lady apparently bilocated to see him on his mission (ur mum could never) so maybe she did that for his death as well.

Andrew: Crucified on an X-shaped cross in Achaia (Greece) in the year 60-61AD. She saw this from heaven.

James (the Lesser) son of Alphaeus: stoned to death in the AD60s. She saw this from heaven.

Philip: Crucified upside down in Hierapolis in 62AD. She saw this from heaven.

Matthew: martyred in Ethiopia in 65AD. She saw this from heaven.

Matthias (replaced Judas): martyred in 65AD, either hacked to death or crucified. She saw this from heaven.

Peter: crucified upside down during the Neronian persecutions of 67-68AD. She saw this from heaven.

Paul: beheaded in Rome on the same day (BFF goals). She saw this from heaven.

Bartholomew/Nathaniel: skinned alive in Armenia in 72AD. She saw this from heaven.

(Doubting) Thomas: was in Persia and India (VERY funny story about this in the gnostic Gospel of Thomas) but was teleported back to Jerusalem three days after Our Lady's Dormition, and was there to see that her body had been assumed. He was later stabbed to death in India in 74AD. She saw this from heaven.

John: Probably died of natural causes at the end of the 1st century. He's winning. St Robert Bellarmine thinks his body was assumed into heaven so they even reunited on the same day (side note: John's conviction that he is Jesus's specialest little apostle is consistent with the favourite child syndrome he clearly also has from Our Lady, and this cannot have helped. Who is the greatest disciple? Doesn't matter, mummy loves John most). She saw this from heaven and then immediately they had a touching reunion :))))))

Simon the Zealot/Jude and Jude/Thaddeus: unknown but probably martyred together. We assume she saw this from heaven, because the alternative would make me sad.

[dolokhoded]

coming from a christian family. the chosen is taken wayyyy too seriously and seeing the way u blog about it has brought me immense delight i simply cannot explain it. bible as literature? fuck that. bible as fandom material (absolute fiction). you assigned that disciple headcannons and i think thats beautiful.

i'm very glad someone out there is appreciating the result of some neurodivergent little imp in my brain deciding we're in the year of bible fandom lmao.

i grew up greek orthodox, which includes having my yiayia talk to me about praying to st marina as though they were having coffee together so as strict as the church may be, i think the way a lot of greek orthodox christians practice their faith is very peculiar and borderline witchcraft and catholics would not love it very much ! which definitely resulted in me being probably more comfortable talking about religious figures on the internet than i should be. so there you go. dolokhoded bible with the best bible headcanons.

anyways you're right the chosen fans talk too much about god and too little about the things that truly matter in this life like autistic matthew and magdalene's religious guilt and getting simon z a lot of therapy (seriously is anyone going to acknowledge that this man needs a little more than finding jesus to deal with zealot related trauma)

[andijaart]

+++🙏🏻God Bless🕊️+++

The Apostle Simon Zealot, Canaanite

MEMORIAL DAY MAY 23

St. Simon the Apostle, beseech the merciful God, may He grant forgiveness of sins to our souls.

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[vyragosa]

analysis so far

- saint peter - saint anthony of egypt, st anthony’s fire - osiris and ra : Ausar of the underworld - mask of red jasper, the blood of isis the earthmother - the tau particule - the Desert Fathers : macarius of egypt and the cherub - the cardinal de richelieu - odradek: anglerfish and bloodworm - amphipod body - simon the zealot. - music: david bowie and franz ferdinand’s take me out

[millionairebusinessarticles]

San Judas Tattoo: Symbolism And Meaning

San Judas tattoos are not just one of the most popular religious tattoos today — they’re also powerful symbols of protection and resilience. Many Christians associate them with Saint Jude, a figure who is said to give hope to those who wear these tattoos. But spiritual and religious practitioners from other backgrounds may also recognize the importance of San Judas as a symbol of faith and determination. Trust in the meaning behind the San Judas tattoo, and you’ll find strength in its design!

The Symbolic Meaning Of San Judas Tattoos

A San Judas tattoo represents more than just a religious figure. It represents strength, perseverance, and determination in the face of adversity. For many, getting a San Judas tattoo is a way of expressing their connection to a higher power and their faith in their ability to overcome any obstacle. The tattoo serves as a daily reminder to keep the faith and to remain hopeful, even when the outlook may seem bleak.

The History Of San Judas Tattoos

Judas Thaddaeus, one of Jesus’s 12 Apostles, preached the word of God in various regions before his martyrdom in Beirut around 65 CE. While some say he was executed in Persia, most agree he was beheaded by ax, as depicted in the artwork. His remains are at St. Peter’s Basilica, buried alongside Simon the Zealot. Saint Jude is the Patron Saint of Lost Causes, and many hospitals and organizations have been named after him, including St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and the Chicago Police Department has St. Jude as their patron saint.

The Symbolism And Significance Of The San Judas Tattoo

The significance of the San Judas Tadeo tattoo lies in its symbolism. Many people choose to ink this image onto their skin as a plea for help during difficult times. The tattoo is particularly popular amongst those who find themselves in dire circumstances, including individuals in prison and those with financial struggles. Essentially, this tattoo serves as a tangible reminder of a time-tested prayer. These people feel forgotten and see this tattoo as a way to reach out to a higher power for assistance. Ultimately, the San Judas Tadeo tattoo is a symbol of hope for those who feel lost and in need of support.

Wearing a San Judas tattoo can be an encouraging and comforting gesture while going through periods of difficulty. It is thought that this tattoo will not only give strength and courage to the wearer, but will also protect them from any harm coming their way. A San Judas tattoo can bring reassurance and guidance during hard times, gifting its bearer with a greater sense of safety.

Designs Of San Judas Tattoo

The San Judas tattoo design can vary, but the most common is a portrait of Saint Jude with a flame above his head and holding an image of Jesus Christ. The flame symbolizes the Holy Spirit, and the image of Jesus Christ represents the protection of the Savior. Additionally, the tattoo may contain Saint Jude’s name or supplications written in Latin or Spanish.

Other designs may include the Saint Judas Tadeo medal or an image of the saint aiding the poor and the sick. The tattoo can also be black and grey or full color depending on the wearer’s preference…Read More

Source: Millionaire Business Articles

[brookstonalmanac]

Events 5.14

1027 – Robert II of France names his son Henry I as junior King of the Franks. 1097 – The Siege of Nicaea begins during the First Crusade. 1264 – Battle of Lewes: Henry III of England is captured and forced to sign the Mise of Lewes, making Simon de Montfort the effective ruler of England. 1509 – Battle of Agnadello: In northern Italy, French forces defeat the Republic of Venice. 1607 – English colonists establish "James Fort," which would become Jamestown, Virginia, the earliest permanent English settlement in the Americas. 1608 – The Protestant Union, a coalition of Protestant German states, is founded to defend the rights, land and safety of each member against the Catholic Church and Catholic German states. 1610 – Henry IV of France is assassinated by Catholic zealot François Ravaillac, and Louis XIII ascends the throne. 1643 – Four-year-old Louis XIV becomes King of France upon the death of his father, Louis XIII. 1747 – War of the Austrian Succession: A British fleet under Admiral George Anson defeats the French at the First Battle of Cape Finisterre. 1796 – Edward Jenner administers the first smallpox inoculation. 1800 – The 6th United States Congress recesses, and the process of moving the Federal government of the United States from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C., begins the following day. 1804 – William Clark and 42 men depart from Camp Dubois to join Meriwether Lewis at St Charles, Missouri, marking the beginning of the Lewis and Clark Expedition's historic journey up the Missouri River. 1811 – Paraguay: Pedro Juan Caballero, Fulgencio Yegros and José Gaspar Rodríguez de Francia start actions to depose the Spanish governor. 1836 – The Treaties of Velasco are signed in Velasco, Texas. 1857 – Mindon Min was crowned as King of Burma in Mandalay, Burma. 1863 – American Civil War: The Battle of Jackson takes place. 1868 – Boshin War: The Battle of Utsunomiya Castle ends as former Tokugawa shogunate forces withdraw northward. 1870 – The first game of rugby in New Zealand is played in Nelson between Nelson College and the Nelson Rugby Football Club. 1878 – The last witchcraft trial held in the United States begins in Salem, Massachusetts, after Lucretia Brown, an adherent of Christian Science, accused Daniel Spofford of attempting to harm her through his mental powers. 1879 – The first group of 463 Indian indentured laborers arrives in Fiji aboard the Leonidas. 1900 – Opening of World Amateur championship at the Paris Exposition Universelle, also known as Olympic Games. 1913 – Governor of New York William Sulzer approves the charter for the Rockefeller Foundation, which begins operations with a $100 million donation from John D. 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Twenty-seven die in the crash and ensuing fire. 2004 – The Constitutional Court of South Korea overturns the impeachment of President Roh Moo-hyun. 2004 – Rico Linhas Aéreas Flight 4815 crashes into the Amazon rainforest during approach to Eduardo Gomes International Airport in Manaus, Brazil, killing 33 people. 2008 – Battle of Piccadilly Gardens in Manchester city centre between Zenit supporters and Rangers supporters and the Greater Manchester Police, 39 policemen injured, one police-dog injured and 39 arrested. 2010 – Space Shuttle Atlantis launches on the STS-132 mission to deliver the first shuttle-launched Russian ISS component — Rassvet. This was originally slated to be the final launch of Atlantis, before Congress approved STS-135. 2012 – Agni Air Flight CHT crashes in Nepal after a failed go-around, killing 15 people. 2022 – Ten people are killed in a mass shooting in Buffalo, New York.

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St Simon and St Jude

[christianpureofficial]

St. Jude Thaddeus and St. Simon the Zealot, Apostles

St. Jude Thaddeus and St. Simon the Zealot, Apostles Feast date: Oct 28 St. Jude Thaddaeus St. Jude, known as Thaddaeus, was a brother of St. James the Lesser, and a relative of Jesus. Ancient writers tell us that he preached the Gospel in Judea, Samaria, Idumaea, Syria, Mesopotamia, and Lybia. According to Eusebius, he returned to Jerusalem in the year 62 and assisted at the election of his…

[herr-white]

Jesus was middle eastern Jewish and Adam and Eve were black(in the Bible they were African, not the whitewashed versions)

No one in the Bible was white either

I know Jesus was a middle eastern Jew, do you think of me as a Mormon? Anyone of any race can improve and surpass the conditions they were born into (or be the son of God and be inherently better than everyone regardless). however, On Adam and Eve, what evidence is there for them being colored? They may have been banished to Africa from Eden but since the climate of Eden is unknown to us, the darkest Adam and Eve can be rationally thought to be is very tan, like a person who was born white but then moved to a sunnier environment later in life, no lighter than an Italian and no darker than an olive-skin shade.

Also what do you mean “no one in the Bible was white” I’ll give you 13 examples right now, St. Peter, St. Andrew, St. James (son of Zebedee), St. John, St. Philip, St. Bartholomew, St. Thomas, St. Matthew, St. James (son of Alphaeus), St. Thaddeus, St. Simon (the Zealot), Judas and St. Micheal the Archangel.

[troybeecham]

Today, the Church honors Sts. Simon and Jude, Apostles and Martyrs.

Orate pro nobis.

St. Simon and St. Jude were both Apostles of Jesus.

Jude, also called Thaddeus, is so named by Luke in his Gospel and Acts of the Apostles (originally a single book, later divided). Matthew and Mark call him Thaddeus. He is not mentioned elsewhere individually in the Gospels, except where all the apostles are mentioned. Jude has the same name as Judas Iscariot. Evidently because of the disgrace of that name, it was later shortened to “Jude” in English translations of the Bible. In Church tradition, Jude is known for performing many miracles, and has a great following as “the saint of the impossible.” In Hebrew, his name is Yehudah, meaning “praised”, a popular name as it was the name of the founder of the tribe of Judah, Judah the son of Jacob and Leah, and by extension, the eponym of the Kingdom of Judah, the land of Judea, and the word Jew (Yehud).

In all probability, he spoke both Greek and Aramaic, like almost all of his contemporaries, and was a farmer by trade.

At the Last Supper, Jude is mentioned specifically, asking Jesus:

“Judas (not Iscariot) said to him, ‘Lord, how is it that you will reveal yourself to us, and not to the world?’ Jesus answered him, ‘Those who love me will keep my word, and my Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them. Whoever does not love me does not keep my words; and the word that you hear is not mine, but is from the Father who sent me.

I have said these things to you while I am still with you. But the Advocate,the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything, and remind you of all that I have said to you. Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid.” (St. John 14:22-27)

Saint Jude is credited with writing the Letter of Jude, a very short epistle preceding the Book of Revelation. Jude’s letter is wrought with exhortation to remain faithful to Christ and avoid false teachers encouraging lust and corruption, leading to damnation. He challenges the faithful to showing mercy and correction of those who have gone astray, saying, “Have mercy on some who are wavering ... snatching them out of the fire” (Jude 22-23).

Saint Jude was very possibly a relative of our Lord, referenced in Acts 1:13 and Luke 6:16 as “son of James” (the Just, the “brother of Jesus”), as opposed to James, the son of Zebedee and brother of John. [���Son” of James could also be translated here as “brother”] James the Just was the son of Alphaeus (who was probably brother to St. Joseph, the husband of Mary); therefore Jude, whether son or brother to James, probably was a cousin of Jesus. According to tradition, Jude was the son of Clopas, the brother of Joseph, and Mary Cleophus. Traditionally, Alpheus and Clopas are the same man. Tradition also whas it that Jude's father, Clopas, was martyred because of his forthright and outspoken devotion to the risen Jesus.

Simon is mentioned on all four lists of the apostles. On two of them he is called “the Zealot.” The Zealots were a Jewish sect that represented an extreme of Jewish nationalism. For them, the messianic promise of the Old Testament meant that the Jews were to be a free and independent nation. God alone was their king, and any payment of taxes to the Romans—in effect participating and funding the domination of the Romans—was a blasphemy against God. No doubt some of the Zealots were the spiritual heirs of the Maccabees, carrying on their ideals of religion and independence. They were fierce freedom fighters, often extreme, in that they not only raided and killed the Roman occupiers but also “collaborating” Jews. This would have put Simon at the opposite end of the political spectrum from Matthew, who, as a tax collector, was part of the Roman government. Only the love of Christ could unite two men who were so incredibly different.

The Zealots were among the many militaristic independence groups whose guerrilla tactics were chiefly responsible for the rebellion against Rome which ended in the destruction of Jerusalem and the Temple in A.D. 70. Josephus wrote that 1.1 million people, the majority of them Jewish, were killed during the siege – a death toll he attributes to the masses having journeyed from around the Roman Empire and beyond for the celebration of Passover. Josephus goes on to report that after the Romans killed the armed and elderly people, 97,000 were enslaved. He goes on to say that of the inhabitants of Jerusalem, 40,000 individuals survived, but were impoverished, injured, starving, and diseased, and the emperor let them to go wherever they chose, knowing that few would survive.

The most widespread tradition is that after proclaiming the gospel of Jesus in Egypt, Simon joined Jude in Persia and Armenia. In Beirut, Lebanon, both were martyred in 65 A.D.

O God, we thank you for the glorious company of the apostles, and especially on this day for Simon and Jude; and we pray that, as they were faithful and zealous in their mission to proclaim the gospel of Jesus to all peoples, so we may with ardent devotion make known the love and mercy of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever.

Amen.

[thepastisalreadywritten]

SAINTS OF THE DAY (October 28)

ST. JUDE THADDAEUS

St. Jude, known as Thaddaeus or Thaddeus, was the brother of St. James the Lesser and a relative of Jesus.

Ancient writers tell us that he preached the Gospel in Judea, Samaria, Idumaea, Syria, Mesopotamia, and Lybia.

According to Eusebius, he returned to Jerusalem in the year 62 and assisted at the election of his brother, St. Simeon, as Bishop of Jerusalem.

He is an author of an epistle (letter) to the Churches of the East, in particular the Jewish converts, directed against the heresies of the Simonians, Nicolaites, and Gnostics.

This Apostle is said to have suffered martyrdom in Armenia, which was then subject to Persia.

The final conversion of the Armenian nation to Christianity did not take place until the third century A.D.

St. Jude was the one who asked Jesus at the Last Supper why He would not manifest Himself to the whole world after His resurrection.

Little else is known of his life, but legend claims that he visited Beirut and Edessa.

He was beaten to death with a club, then beheaded post-mortem in 1st century-Persia.

His relics reside at Saint Peter's in Rome, at Rheims, and at Toulouse, France.

Saint Jude Thaddeus is not the same person as Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Our Lord and despaired because of his great sin and lack of trust in God's mercy.

St. Jude Thaddeus is invoked in desperate situations because his New Testament letter stresses that the faithful should persevere in the environment of harsh, difficult circumstances, just as their forefathers had done before them.

Therefore, he is the patron of desperate situations, forgotten causes, hospital workers, hospitals, impossible causes, lost causes, and the diocese of Saint Petersburg, Florida.

He is represented as bearded man holding an oar, a boat, boat hook, a club, an axe or a book.

Nearly every image of him depicts him wearing a medallion with a profile of Jesus.

He usually has a small flame above his head and he often carries a pen.

We remember him on October 28 in Roman Church and June 19 in Eastern Church.

ST. SIMON THE ZEALOT

Little is known about the post-Pentecost life of St. Simon, who had been called a Zealot.

He is thought to have preached in Egypt and then to have joined St. Jude in Persia.

Here, he was supposedly martyred by being cut in half with a saw, a tool he is often depicted with.

However, the 4th-century St. Basil the Great says he died in Edessa, peacefully.

[maypoleman1]

28th October

St Simon’s and St Jude’s Day

St Simon Zealotes Holding a Book and St Jude Thaddaeus. Sources: National Library of the Netherlands/ Catholic News Agency website

Today is St Simon’s and St Jude’s Day. Both Simon and Jude were former Apostles and after Christ’s resurrection and ascension, they pursued missionary work in Persia on behalf of the early church. The native Zoroastrians were not convinced and Simon and Jude were murdered. Sadly for Jude, he remains one of the least remembered of the Apostles and attracted few prayers for intercession, given the similarity of his name to that of the traitor, Judas Iscariot. For this reason, rather poignantly, Jude has become the patron saint of lost causes.

Today used to be the commencement of the early morning calls of the Bellman in Stamford who at dawn from late October to Christmas would proclaim ‘Good morning, worthy masters and mistresses all - past one - fine morning!’ to the sleep deprived townspeople of Stamford in Lincolnshire. He was sometimes accompanied by musicians called The Waits, who continued their serenading into the New Year. The proclamations was probably a survival of an old winter curfew, but the Bellman was retired in 1835 by the local council thus ensuring Stamfordians could have a winter lie-in if they wanted one.

[ststevanofdecani]

Who is your favourite “team”?

Nowadays many people have their favourite sports team and if awakened in the middle of the night they would be able without any mistakes to recite all their names. But what about the most important “team” for all mankind? The “team” that brings us to Christ and His eternal Kingdom? Aren’t their names important for us to be remembered???

Peter was crucified upside-down. Andrew was crucified. James was beheaded. Philip was crucified. Bartholomew was crucified, then flayed and beheaded. Thomas was pierced with five spears. Matthew was burned by fire. James the Son of Alphaeus was crucified Thaddeus was crucified. Simon the Zealot was crucified. Matthias was stoned, then beheaded with an axe when dead. Paul was beheaded. Only John escaped martyrdom, but his miraculous life and blessed repose are worthy of honour. Sentenced to death under Emperor Nero, he escaped an attempt at poisoning. Later, he emerged unharmed after being thrown into a cauldron of boiling oil. St John, who suffered many times for his faith in Christ, reposed at more than a hundred years old.

[stuff-the-chosen-didnt-say]

Zee: People overestimate me. 

Little James: People underestimate me. 

Thaddeus: That must be nice. Nobody estimates me at all. They say, “Look at that boy, I have zero estimates about him”.