Santopedia - Saint Simón of Rojas

Saint Simón of Rojas

In Madrid, Spain, saint Simón de Rojas, priest of the order of the Holy Trinity for the redemption of captives, that accompanied the Entourage of the Queen of Spain, he never traveled on float or perceived salary, but rather between Regal pomp, always was humble, poor, merciful towards those in need, and fervently devoted to God.

Celebration	28 of September Saints of the day
Name	Simón is a man's name. Other saints with the same name: Saint Simón Saint Simon Apostle Saint Simón of Crespy Saint Simón Phan Dác Hòa Saint Simon Stock Blessed Simon Balachi Blessed Simon Ballachi Blessed Simon Bokusai Kiota y compañeros Blessed Simon da Costa Blessed Simon Miguel Rodríguez Blessed Simon of Cassia Fidati Blessed Simon of Todi Rinalducci Blessed Simon Yempo
Birth	on October 28, 1552 in Valladolid in current Spain Saints born in Spain
Death	on September 28, 1624 in Madrid in current Spain Saints dead in Spain
Process	Made venerable on March 25, 1735 by pope Clement XII Beatified on May 19, 1766 by pope Clement XIII Canonized on July 3, 1988 by pope Blessed John Paul II