Saint Simon Zelotes the Apostle - Byzantine Icon

Handmade Byzantine Icon of Saint Simon Zelotes the Apostle.

Saint Simon the Zelotes was one of the Twelve Apostles. He came from Cana and was also known by the name of "Simon the Cananite". The name "Zealot" was given to him because of the zeal he showed in teaching the Gospel.

After the Ascension of Jesus Christ, the Apostle Simon the Zelotes devoted himself to his missionary work and traveled to Egypt and Persia to preach the Word of God. Christian tradition states that he was captured by pagans in Britain, where he had been to preach the Gospel, and condemned to death by crucifixion.

Apolytikion of Saint Simon Zelotes the Apostle

O Holy Apostle Simon, intercede to our merciful God, that He may grant our souls forgiveness of sins.

The Icon of Saint Simon Zelotes the Apostle is an exact copy of Byzantine art and is created by experienced craftsmen using the method of gold printing where hagiographic leaves of 22 karat gold are applied in detail to decorate the background.

During the final processing, the icon is painted with dark red color around the perimeter and polished with a special varnish to maintain its shine.

It is offered in level or recessed wooden surface and is suitable for wall mounting.