Biography of apostle james the greater

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    James the Great

    One of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus

    Not to be confused with James the Less.

    "St. Jacob" and "St James the Great" redirect here. For other uses, see St. Jacob (disambiguation) and St James the Great (disambiguation).

    Saint


    James the Great

    St James the Elder (c. 1612–1613) by Peter Paul Rubens

    BornBethsaida, Galilee, Roman Empire
    DiedAD 44
    Jerusalem, Judea, Roman Empire
    Honored inAll Christian denominations that venerate saints
    CanonizedPre-Congregation
    Feast25 July (Western Christianity)
    30 April (Eastern Christianity)
    30 December (Hispanic Church)
    AttributesRed Martyr, Scallop, Pilgrim's hat
    PatronagePlaces
    Spain, Guatemala, Seattle, Orlando, Levoča, Nicaragua, Cali, Guayaquil, Betis Church, Guagua, Pampanga, Badian, Cebu, Bolinao, Pangasinan, Ibaan, Batangas, Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte, Plaridel, Bulacan, Paombong, Bulacan, Paete, Laguna, Sogod, Cebu, Compostela, Cebu, Santiago de Chile and some places
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    Everything You Need To Know About the Apostle St. James the Greater

    St. James is the patron saint of Spain and the namesake of the Camino de Santiago. So, why is Saint James the Greater, apostle of Jesus, so important to the Camino and Christianity?

    Quick facts about St James the Apostle:

    • Saint James is the patron saint of pilgrims and Spain
    • His Memorial Day or Feast Day is on the 25th of July
    • He was named by Jesus as one of the Sons of Thunder
    • He was executed in AD 44 by beheading

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    What is a Patron Saint?

    To start, let’s go back to basics – a patron saint is considered to be a defender of a specific group of people or nation. There’s a patron saint for virtually every cause, profession, or special interest. For example, St. Francis of Assisi is the patron saint of animals and St. Anthony is the patron saint of lost items.

    Patron saints are not specific only to Roman Catholicism but are also particular to Eastern Orthodoxy, Anglicanism

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    Meet the Apostle James: First to Die for Jesus

    The apostle James was honored with a favored position bygd Jesus Christ. Not only was he one of the 12 chosen disciples of Jesus, but he was also one of three dock in Christ's inner circle. The others were James' brother John and Simon Peter. One more great distinction of the apostle James was to be the first to die a martyr's death.

    His unwavering faith and dedication made him a prominent figure in early Christianity, and his martyrdom marked a significant moment of sacrifice and commitment to the spread of the Christian faith.

    Apostle James

    • Also Known as: James of Zebedee; Nicknamed by Jesus “Boanerges” or “Son of Thunder.”
    • Known for: James followed Jesus as one of the 12 chosen disciples. This apostle James (for there were two) was the brother of John, and a member of Christ’s inner circle of three, along with Peter and John. He proclaimed the gospel after Jesus' resurrection and was the first apostle to be m