Saint Simeon of Jerusalem
Cousin of Jesus and successor to Saint James as Bishop of Jerusalem, Saint Simeon led the Christian community to Pella during the destruction of the H…
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.
- 9 BC-200Saint Simeon of JerusalemCousin of Jesus and successor to Saint James as Bishop of Jerusalem, Saint Simeon led the Christian community to Pella d…
- 1-100Saint 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…
- 1164-1265Saint Simon StockBorn in England in the 12th century, Simon Stock lived for twenty years as a hermit in the hollow of a tree before joini…
- 1201-1300Saint Simon StockA Carmelite religious of English origin, Simon Stock died in Bordeaux in the 13th century. His tomb became a place of pi…
- 1301-1400Simon FidatiAn Italian Augustinian priest and itinerant preacher of the 14th century, Simon Fidati is a major spiritual writer, know…
- 1427-1482Simon of LipnicaA Polish Franciscan priest of the Observance, Simon of Lipnica distinguished himself by his fervent preaching and his he…
- 1472-1475Saint Simeon (Simon) of TrentA two-year-old child born in Trent in 1472, Simeon was abducted and martyred in 1475 by members of the local Jewish comm…
- 1552-1700Blessed Simon de RoxasA Spanish Trinitarian religious born in Valladolid, Simon de Roxas was the confessor to Queen Elisabeth and tutor to the…
- 1559-1624Simon de RojasSpanish Trinitarian (1552-1624) nicknamed "Father Ave Maria", founder of the Congregation of the Slaves of the Most Swee…
- 1784-1849Francisco Simón RódenasFrancisco Simón Ródenas (1849-1914), in religion Francisco de Orihuela, was a Spanish Capuchin priest, missionary, and B…
- 1883-1943Simaan SrugiA Salesian lay religious (coadjutor brother) born in Nazareth, Simaan Srugi devoted himself body and soul to the sick of…
- 1910-1975Simon MpekeSimon Mpeke (1906-1975), known as Baba Simon, was a Cameroonian priest, a pioneer of the evangelization of the Kirdi peo…
All records linked to Simon
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 brought the faith to Persia wher…
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 joining the Carmelite Order. As Pri…
Saint Simon Stock
A Carmelite religious of English origin, Simon Stock died in Bordeaux in the 13th century. His tomb became a place of pilgrimage famous for its miracl…
Simon Fidati
An Italian Augustinian priest and itinerant preacher of the 14th century, Simon Fidati is a major spiritual writer, known for his humility and his rol…
Simon of Lipnica
A Polish Franciscan priest of the Observance, Simon of Lipnica distinguished himself by his fervent preaching and his heroic devotion to plague victim…
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 community during Holy Week. His bo…
Blessed Simon de Roxas
A Spanish Trinitarian religious born in Valladolid, Simon de Roxas was the confessor to Queen Elisabeth and tutor to the sons of Philip II. Marked by …
Simon de Rojas
Spanish Trinitarian (1552-1624) nicknamed "Father Ave Maria", founder of the Congregation of the Slaves of the Most Sweet Name of Mary and apostle of …
Francisco Simón Ródenas
Francisco Simón Ródenas (1849-1914), in religion Francisco de Orihuela, was a Spanish Capuchin priest, missionary, and Bishop of Santa Marta in Colomb…
Simaan Srugi
A Salesian lay religious (coadjutor brother) born in Nazareth, Simaan Srugi devoted himself body and soul to the sick of all faiths in Beit Gemal, bec…
Simon Mpeke
Simon Mpeke (1906-1975), known as Baba Simon, was a Cameroonian priest, a pioneer of the evangelization of the Kirdi people, and declared Venerable by…
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).