First name and chronology

Simon

12 saints and blesseds bear the name Simon, between 9 BC and 1975; the most famous is Saint Simeon, celebrated on February 18th.

Chronology of the name Simon

Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.

  1. 9 BC-200 Saint Simeon of Jerusalem Cousin of Jesus and successor to Saint James as Bishop of Jerusalem, Saint Simeon led the Christian community to Pella d…
  2. 1-100 Saint Simon and Saint Jude (Apostles) Apostles of Christ in the 1st century, Simon the Zealot and Jude Thaddaeus evangelized the East after Pentecost. They br…
  3. 1164-1265 Saint Simon Stock Born in England in the 12th century, Simon Stock lived for twenty years as a hermit in the hollow of a tree before joini…
  4. 1201-1300 Saint Simon Stock A Carmelite religious of English origin, Simon Stock died in Bordeaux in the 13th century. His tomb became a place of pi…
  5. 1301-1400 Simon Fidati An Italian Augustinian priest and itinerant preacher of the 14th century, Simon Fidati is a major spiritual writer, know…
  6. 1427-1482 Simon of Lipnica A Polish Franciscan priest of the Observance, Simon of Lipnica distinguished himself by his fervent preaching and his he…
  7. 1472-1475 Saint Simeon (Simon) of Trent A two-year-old child born in Trent in 1472, Simeon was abducted and martyred in 1475 by members of the local Jewish comm…
  8. 1552-1700 Blessed Simon de Roxas A Spanish Trinitarian religious born in Valladolid, Simon de Roxas was the confessor to Queen Elisabeth and tutor to the…
  9. 1559-1624 Simon de Rojas Spanish Trinitarian (1552-1624) nicknamed "Father Ave Maria", founder of the Congregation of the Slaves of the Most Swee…
  10. 1784-1849 Francisco Simón Ródenas Francisco Simón Ródenas (1849-1914), in religion Francisco de Orihuela, was a Spanish Capuchin priest, missionary, and B…
  11. 1883-1943 Simaan Srugi A Salesian lay religious (coadjutor brother) born in Nazareth, Simaan Srugi devoted himself body and soul to the sick of…
  12. 1910-1975 Simon Mpeke Simon Mpeke (1906-1975), known as Baba Simon, was a Cameroonian priest, a pioneer of the evangelization of the Kirdi peo…

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Frequently asked questions

When is Saint Simon's feast day?

The feast of Simon is celebrated on February 18th, in memory of Saint Simeon.

How many saints are named Simon?

12 saints and blesseds bear the name Simon, including Saint Simeon, Saint Simon and Saint Jude, Saint Simon Stock, Saint Simeon and Saint Simon Stock.

Who is the most famous saint named Simon?

The most famous saint named Simon is Saint Simeon (2nd century).