Vela de Jerusalén

St. Simon Zelotes

Apostle. The Coptic Church tells in tradition that Simon traveled in Kemet, and other parts of Africa, including what is now Tunisia, Mauritania Caesariensis (now part of Morocco and Algeria). (Ruffin, The 12 Apostles, pg. 146). This puts Simon Zelotes in Mauritania, Kemet,and Libya. Other traditions hold (through theologian, Dorotheus, bishop of Tyre) ,Simon preached in Mauritania, Kemet, and Libya, before going on to Britain. Not African.

Jerusalem Icon of the Mother of God, Blessed on the Stone of Anointing This pocket-sized icon was lithographed by Holy Land artisans on olive tree wood, embellished with gold leaf and blessed upon the Stone of Anointing at Jerusalem’s Temple of the Holy Sepulcher.

Icon of the Holy Family, Blessed on the Stone of Anointing This pocket-sized icon features the image of Virgin Mary, St. Joseph and Infant Jesus, raising both arms in blessing. It represents a replica of the original from the ancient Byzantine temple, lithographed by Jerusalem artisans on olive wood and embellished with gold leaf.

Bethlehem Icon of the Mother of God, Blessed on the Stone of Anointing By tradition the Bethlehem Icon of the Mother of God was painted by the holy Evangelist St. Luke within the lifetime of the Most Holy Mother of God and is Her most documentary depiction.

Icon of Christ the Almighty This pocket-sized icon in a box was hand crafted by Holy Land artisans on olive tree wood, embellished with gold leaf and blessed upon the Stone of Anointing at Jerusalem’s Temple of the Holy Sepulcher.

St. Simon Zelotes

Icons in the church shop