This symbol indicates that he was a fisher of men through preaching the gospel.

He had a big
part in preaching the Gospel in Egypt. Finally, this shows how both parts of his life are
incorporated.

Simon was martyred by being beheaded or sawed in pieces. The symbol of the saw stands for
the way Simon was martyred. This is one of the most famous symbols for Simon the apostle.
Matthew 16:16 16Simon answered, "You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God."
This verse is showing how Simon know that God is his savior. In addition, Simon knows and
loves God. Finally, Simon worships him and always going to.

October 28 is his day. He died at 65 or 107 years old. He shares his feast day with Saint Jude.

The tablet stands for Simon's passion in the Mosaic Law. He was very interested in learning
about this law. This is one of the less known symbols and facts about Simon the apostle.
Simon is the patron saint of sawyers. Sawyers are people who saw wood for a living. This
symbol represents the trees that the sawyers cut down.