Jean-Pierre Simon was a French Catholic priest who lived in Paris during the late 18th century. Originally trained as a lawyer, he entered the priesthood in 1750 and served the Diocese of Paris in various capacities, including as a vicar and a curator in Poigny. During the French Revolution, he participated in the assembly of electors in 1789. He was later imprisoned at the Royal abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, where he was killed by a mob during the September Massacres in 1792.
Life and death
After his ordination, Simon held several ecclesiastical roles, eventually serving as a delegate of the chapter. His life was cut short during the revolutionary period in France. While being held at the Saint-Germain-des-Prés abbey, he was murdered by a crowd during the violent events known as the September Massacres. His contemporaries often referred to him by the nickname "old priest Simon."
Veneration
The Catholic Church recognizes him as a martyr. He was beatified on October 17, 1926, by Pope Pius XI, who included him among 190 other French martyrs. His feast day is observed annually on September 2, the anniversary of his death.