Simon of Trent
![[Simon of Trent]](saints0b.jpg "88kb jpg photograph of a bas-relief of the reputed murder of Simon of Trent on a stone medallion, Palazzo Salvadori, Trent, Italy; date and artist unknown; photographed by Andreas Caranti, 10 February 2007; swiped off the Wikipedia web site; please do not write to ask about the image")
- Also known as
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Simedl of Trent
Simeon of Trent
Simoncino of Trent
Simonino di Trento
- Memorial
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formerly 24 March
removed from the calender and veneration forbidden in 1965 by the Sacred Congregation of Rites
- Profile
- A child who was apparently murdered around Easter time.
His death was attributed to local Jews who were accused of killing a Christian child out of hatred for Christ.
Libel of the day claimed they needed his blood to make matzoh bread for Passover.
Seventeen Jews were tortured into confessions.
Miracles were reported through Simon's intercession, but the incident is a matter of anti-Semitism rather than sanctity.
- Died
- murdered on 21 March 1475 at Trento, northern Italy
- Beatified
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1588 (cultus confirmed)
removed from calendar in 1965
- Patronage
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children
kidnap victims
torture victims
- Additional Information
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Jewish Encyclopedia
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