October 28: Saints Simon and Jude

O God, we thank you
for the glorious company of the apostles,
and especially on this day for Simon and Jude;
and we pray that,
as they were faithful and zealous in their mission,
so we may with ardent devotion make known
the love and mercy of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.

(Collect for October 28, Feast of Saints Simon and Jude, Book of Common Prayer)

Image: "Saints Simon and Jude" from the Santa Croce Polyptych - Ugolino di Nerio - c. 1325-28 - Tempera and Gold on Panel - National Gallery, London

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