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October 28 · Feast · Red

Sts Simon and Jude, Apostles

Simon the Zealot and Jude (Thaddaeus), apostles whose names appear together in the lists. Tradition takes them as joint missionaries to Persia, where both were martyred. Jude's letter closes the New Testament's general epistles.

When is the feast of Sts Simon and Jude, Apostles?

The feast is celebrated on October 28 each year, kept as a feast in the General Roman Calendar, with red vestments.

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When is the feast of Sts Simon and Jude, Apostles?

The feast of Sts Simon and Jude, Apostles is celebrated on October 28 each year, kept as a feast in the General Roman Calendar.

Who was Sts Simon and Jude, Apostles?

Simon the Zealot and Jude (Thaddaeus), apostles whose names appear together in the lists. Tradition takes them as joint missionaries to Persia, where both were martyred. Jude's letter closes the New Testament's general…

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