People named in the Old and New Testament
- Simeon
According to the Gospel of St Luke when Jesus was presented to the temple Simeon who had received a promise that we would not die before he had seen the Messiah, took Jesus into his arms and called him a Light to the World.
- Solomon
King of Israel and builder of the first temple in Jerusalem, and noted for his wisdom. Supposed to have controlled a rich empire but no archeological evidence has been found.
- Tobias
The son of Tobit in the Book of Tobit, Tobias is guided by the angel Raphael on a journey to recover his father’s money and to find a wife. Along the way, he marries Sarah, who had been plagued by a demon, and through Raphael’s help, frees her. His story emphasizes faith, filial duty, and divine guidance.
- Zechariah
Father of John the Baptist, Zechariah was a priest who served in the Temple at Jerusalem. According to the Gospel of Luke, he was visited by the angel Gabriel, who foretold the birth of his son. Because he doubted the message, he was struck mute until John’s birth, after which he praised God in the Benedictus.