Apostle
Saint James the Greater
Saint James the Greater, one of the Twelve Apostles, is celebrated for his missionary zeal and martyrdom. His legacy endures as pilgrims visit his shrine in Spain.
Patron saint of
Pilgrims, Spain, Soldiers
- Feast
- July 25
- Era
- 1st Century
- Place
- Santiago de Compostela
At a Glance
Saint James the Greater
- Feast Day
- July 25
- Era
- 1st Century
- Primary Place
- Santiago de Compostela
- Vocation
- Apostle
- Patronage
- Pilgrims, Spain, Soldiers
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Overview
Saint James the Greater
Saint James the Greater, one of the Twelve Apostles, is celebrated for his missionary zeal and martyrdom. His legacy endures as pilgrims visit his shrine in Spain.
Feast day: July 25
Patronage
Pilgrims, Spain, Soldiers
Connected Places
- Santiago de Compostela, Spain: His pilgrimage destination
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