Simon of Tekoah

From Wiki Maria Valtorta

Innkeeper of Tekoah, at the gates of the Judaean desert. He takes under his protection Éli-Anna, the old man chased away by his son because of his love for Jesus. Simon takes in Éli-Anna and finds him, at his request, work.

He also has many grandchildren who will rejoice the painful heart of Éli-Anna.

Character and appearance

In his fifties.

Apostolic journey

"I cannot follow the Rabbi because my house demands my presence, but as the last disciple of the holy Master, I manage to put his words into practice."[1]

His name

Simon, like Simeon (Chimon-Shimôn), means "he who hears".

Where is he mentioned in the work?

EMV 520 EMV 521

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