Feast Day: May 10th
& June 30th, the Synaxis of the 12 Apostles
The Life of Saint Simon the Zealot: “Hence he received the name “the Zealot”, since he was inflamed with so great a zeal that he forsook his own bride for love of Christ, wedding his Soul to the Heavenly Bridegroom…”
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Prayers
Apolytikion: Divine zeal possessed you when He Who became Incarnate made Himself known to you; and were shown forth as a zealot among the Apostles. And being zealous to emulate the Master in death, you departed unto Him through crucifixion. O glorious Simon, entreat Christ God, that we be granted great mercy.
Kontakion: With praise let us all bless Simon, for he spake of God and planted the doctrines of wisdom securely in men’s Souls. And now he stands before the Throne of Glory and exalts with the incorporeal ones, interceding unceasingly for us all.
Megalynarion: Burning with a holy and fervent zeal, O Blessed Apostle, you did prove eager to preach Christ’s Name even to the ends of the world, O zealous Simon, true herald of the Kingdom and minister of Grace.
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