St. Simon Stock Biography
St. Simon Stock Profile. Born: 1165 AD in United Kingdom, Europe. Worked in France. Died: 16 May 1265 in France. Feast Day is celebrated on May 16.
St. Simon Stock Biography, Feast Day, Date of Birth, Country of Birth, Profession, Place of Work, Date of Death, Place of Death, Beatification Date, Canonization Date |
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| Date of Birth | 1165 AD |
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| Country of Birth | United Kingdom in Europe |
| Matrimony/Holy Orders | Saints who were Monks |
| Profession | Hermit |
| Place of Work | France |
| Date of Death | 16 May 1265 |
| Place of Death | France |
| Feast Day | May 16 |
| Beatification | Beatified by N/A |
| Canonization | Canonized by N/A |
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Saint’s Biography
Saint Simon Stock was born in 1165 and died in 1265. According to legend Mary appeared to him and gave him a brown scapular. In the 13th century during the time of the crusade, he went on a pilgrimage to the Holy land where he met a group of hermits on Mt. Carmel where some settled with him. In 1254 he was elected the Superior General of the new men Deacons Carmelite. He faced problem both for himself and for his Carmelite Order. On 13 January 1252, the Order received a letter of protection from Pope Innocent IV, protecting them from harassment.
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