St. Simon the Apostle

GPTKB entity

Statements (86)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Apostles
gptkbp:apostolic_council gptkb:Jerusalem_Council
gptkbp:artistic_influence Inspiration for artists
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Christianity
gptkbp:birth_place gptkb:Galilee
gptkbp:commemoration gptkb:Anglican_Communion
gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_Church
gptkb:Roman_Catholic_Church
In various Christian liturgies
gptkbp:cultural_impact Influence on Christian art
Influenced Christian art and literature
Influence on Christian practices
gptkbp:cultural_influence Inspiration for religious movements
gptkbp:cultural_references Mentioned in various religious texts and traditions
gptkbp:cultural_representation Recognized in multiple denominations
Saint in various hagiographies
gptkbp:cultural_significance Symbol of zeal and commitment to faith
Symbol of zeal for faith
gptkbp:cultural_symbol Zeal for God
gptkbp:date_of_birth gptkb:Unknown
gptkbp:death_date 1st century AD
gptkbp:death_place gptkb:Persia
gptkbp:depicted_in Holding a saw
gptkbp:diocese Spread the Gospel
Preaching in various regions
gptkbp:evangelization Persia and beyond
gptkbp:family Brother of James the Less
Brother of St. Jude
gptkbp:feast_day gptkb:Feast_of_Saints_Simon_and_Jude
June 30
October 28
gptkbp:followers Early Christians
gptkbp:gospel_contribution Part of the apostolic foundation
gptkbp:historical_context 1st century AD
Active during the early church period
gptkbp:historical_documentation Limited primary sources available
gptkbp:historical_impact Influence on early church development
gptkbp:historical_legacy Inspiration for future generations
gptkbp:historical_records Limited information available
gptkbp:historical_significance One of the Twelve Apostles
One of the foundational figures of Christianity
Witness to the resurrection of Christ
gptkbp:historical_source Early Christian writings and traditions
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label St. Simon the Apostle
gptkbp:iconography Often depicted with a saw
Often depicted with a saw or a book
gptkbp:influence_on gptkb:Christian_theology
gptkbp:influence_on_christian_thought Represented the diversity of the apostles
gptkbp:influence_on_the_church Contributed to the spread of Christianity
gptkbp:influenced_artists Referenced in various religious texts
gptkbp:is_known_for Being one of the twelve apostles of Jesus
gptkbp:is_mentioned_in gptkb:New_Testament
gptkbp:known_as gptkb:Simon_the_Zealot
gptkbp:leadership Key figure in the spread of Christianity
Apostle and martyr
Guide for believers
Helped establish early Christian communities
gptkbp:legacy Venerated as a saint
Recognized as a saint in multiple Christian denominations
gptkbp:origin Heard
gptkbp:patronage Curriers
gptkbp:philosophy Emphasis on faith and action
gptkbp:relationship_with gptkb:Jesus_Christ
gptkbp:relationship_with_disciples Mentor to early followers
gptkbp:relationship_with_jesus One of the closest followers
gptkbp:relationship_with_other_apostles Part of the apostolic group
gptkbp:role gptkb:missionary_work
gptkbp:role_in_church Patron saint of various causes
gptkbp:role_in_the_gospels One of the apostles present at the Last Supper
gptkbp:role_in_tradition Part of the apostolic succession
gptkbp:spiritual_patronage Patron of various causes and professions
gptkbp:symbol gptkb:Saw
The saw
gptkbp:symbolism Represents dedication to faith
gptkbp:tradition Celebrated in various cultures
Evangelized in Egypt and Persia
Preaching in various regions
Believed to have traveled extensively for missionary work
Martyred in Persia
gptkbp:venerated_in Widely venerated in Christianity
Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox Church
gptkbp:was_executed_by Traditionally believed to be martyred
gptkbp:writings None known
None attributed
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Chapel_of_St._Simon_the_Apostle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5