Another tradition, doubtless inspired by his title "the Zealot", states that he was involved in the First Jewish–Roman War (66–73 AD).

In Christian art

thumb|upright=0.8|Saint Simon the Zealot with his [[Saint symbology|attribute of a saw]]

In art, Simon has the identifying attribute of a saw because according to tradition he was martyred by being sawn in half.

References

  • All appearances of "Simon" in the New Testament (mostly referring to Simon Peter)
  • Legenda Aurea: Lives of Saints Simon and Jude
  • "St. Simon the Apostle" in the Catholic Encyclopedia via newadvent.org
  • "Ὁ Ἅγιος Σίμων ὁ Ἀπόστολος ὁ Ζηλωτής". Megas Synaxaristis .