Simon, brother of Jesus

brother of Jesus in the New Testament
Person human_biblical_figure Q3099259
Simon, brother of Jesus
Authors of Menologion of Basil II (circa 985 AC, Constantinople), Byzantine manuscript illuminators[1]: Pantoleon with Georgios, Michael the Younger, Michael of Blachernae, Symeon, Symeon of Blacherna · Public Domain · Wikimedia
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Simon, brother of Jesus

Summary

Simon, brother of Jesus is a human biblical figure[1]. He died in Jerusalem[2]. He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[3]

Key Facts

  • Simon, brother of Jesus passed away in Jerusalem[2].
  • Simon, brother of Jesus's father was Cleopas[4].
  • Simon, brother of Jesus's father was Joseph[5].
  • Simon, brother of Jesus's mother was Mary of Clopas[6].
  • Simon, brother of Jesus's mother was Mary[7].
  • Simon, brother of Jesus held the position of Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem[8].
  • Simon, brother of Jesus's religion is recorded as Christianity[9].
  • Simon, brother of Jesus is recorded as male[10].
  • Simon, brother of Jesus's instance of is recorded as human biblical figure[11].
  • Simon, brother of Jesus is part of siblings of Jesus[12].
  • Simon, brother of Jesus's canonization status is recorded as prelate[13].
  • Simon, brother of Jesus's said to be the same as is recorded as Simon the Zealot[14].
  • Simon, brother of Jesus's said to be the same as is recorded as Simeon of Jerusalem[15].
  • Simon, brother of Jesus's given name is recorded as Simon[16].
  • Simon, brother of Jesus's fictional or mythical analog of is recorded as Simeon of Jerusalem[17].
  • Simon, brother of Jesus's manner of death is recorded as capital punishment[18].
  • Simon, brother of Jesus's described by source is recorded as Bible Encyclopedia of Archimandrite Nicephorus[19].
  • Simon, brother of Jesus's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[20].
  • Simon, brother of Jesus's sibling is recorded as historical Jesus[21].

Body

Origins and Family

Fathers listed include Cleopas[4], a human biblical figure[22] and Joseph[5], a human biblical figure[23]. Mothers listed include Mary of Clopas[6], a human biblical figure[24] and Mary[7], a human biblical figure[25].

Career and Affiliations

Simon, brother of Jesus held the position of Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem[8].

Personal Life

Simon, brother of Jesus's religion is recorded as Christianity[9].

Death and Burial

Simon, brother of Jesus passed away in Jerusalem[2].

Why It Matters

Simon, brother of Jesus has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[3] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]

FAQs

Where did Simon, brother of Jesus die?

Simon, brother of Jesus died in Jerusalem[2].

Who were Simon, brother of Jesus's parents?

Simon, brother of Jesus's father was Cleopas[4]. Simon, brother of Jesus's mother was Mary of Clopas[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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  12. [14] . The Catholic Encyclopedia. newadvent.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . The Catholic Encyclopedia. newadvent.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [3] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [26] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4w ago · 90nikos · 2026-06-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender male
    Place of death Jerusalem
    Fictional or mythical analog of Simeon of Jerusalem
    Religion or worldview Christianity
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