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One of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus
- James the Great [a] (Koinē Greek: Ἰάκωβος, romanized: Iákōbos; Aramaic: ܝܥܩܘܒ, romanized: Yaʿqōḇ; died AD 44) was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus. According to the New Testament, he was the second of the apostles to die (after Judas Iscariot), and the first to be martyred.
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Saint James is the patron saint of Spain and, according to tradition, his remains are held in Santiago de Compostela in Galicia. He is also known as James, son of Zebedee, Saint James the Great, Saint James the Greater, Saint James the Elder, or Saint Jacob or Santiago.
Saint James, one of the Twelve Apostles, distinguished as being in Jesus’ innermost circle and the only apostle whose martyrdom is recorded in the New Testament. He witnessed the raising of Jairus’s daughter from the dead, the Transfiguration, and Jesus’ agony in the Garden of Gethsemane.
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Saint James the Greater was one of Jesus' first disciples. James was fishing with his father and John the Apostle when Jesus came to the shores of the Sea of Galilee and called for the fisherman, who were unable to catch any fish that day, to dip their nets in the water once again.
Feb 7, 2019 · Learn about Saint James, one of Jesus' 12 disciples and the first to be martyred. Find out his nickname, his brother John, his role in the early church, and his burial site.
While the Twelve Apostles included two named James, today we honor James the Greater, the brother of John, the Gospel writer. Their mother is believed to be Salome, identified as the Blessed Virgin Mary’s sister.
Learn about the life, ministry, and death of St. James the Greater, one of the first disciples of Jesus and a witness to His Transfiguration. Discover the history and significance of Santiago de Compostela, the shrine where his relics are kept and where millions of pilgrims have traveled over the centuries.
Jun 13, 2024 · Known for his zeal and dedication, James was the first of the 12 apostles to be martyred, a sign of his commitment to his faith. Despite his initial weaknesses and rashness, James' faith strengthened after Jesus' resurrection, ultimately leading him to proclaim the gospel and endure martyrdom.
