St. James the Apostle
James was the first apostle martyred, beheaded by Herod Agrippa around 44 AD. His tomb in Compostela became one of the great pilgrimage sites of the medieval world.
- Feast day
- Jul 25
- Known as
- Martyr · Apostle · Lay
- Era
- apostolic
Who they were
James was the first apostle martyred, beheaded by Herod Agrippa around 44 AD. His tomb in Compostela became one of the great pilgrimage sites of the medieval world.
Remembered for
St. James the Apostle is honored in the Church as a martyr, apostle, lay.
Jul 25
Pray with this saint
St. James the Apostle, pray for us — and help our family follow Christ as faithfully as you did. Amen.
For your household
St. James teaches children that following Jesus sometimes costs everything — and that it is worth it.
Pray as a household
Carry your family in prayer
Solua gives your family a simple, faithful rhythm of prayer — one unhurried moment at a time, for the people you carry by name.
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