the apostle was crucified and then stoned to death.
1. To portray Philip, a basket or loaves of bread can be used to symbolize his part in the feeding of the five thousand. A cross can also be added to these symbols. 2. A spear can be used based on accounts that Philip was martyred by a spear. 3. A builder’s square can be used, which alludes to Philip helping to establish (build) churches.

SIMON (THE ZEALOT) – (1st century) – He was an apostle of Jesus Christ. He is also referred to as Simon the Zealot. There could be two reasons for this. Either he was connected with the “Zealots”, a group of Jews who believed in subversive, military revolution against the Roman government; or, he was a “zealot” in the sense that he was very passionate in his work. After Pentecost, little is known about his whereabouts, although tradition says Simon paired up with the Apostle Jude and headed to Persia after a stint in Egypt. Other traditions say he returned to Jerusalem to head up the church there after James the Lesser was martyred.

Simon’s martyrdom is uncertain, although various martyr weapons are shown for his symbol. It is thought that he was either beheaded or cut in two. At least one legend tells of him being crucified.
1. The most popular symbols for Simon are a fish with a book and a fishhook. These symbolize Simon being a great fisher of men. Boat oars are sometimes added to the fish. 2. To portray Simon various images alluding to death are used, all suggesting his martyrdom. Items