James the Greater
Feast: July 25
El Greco (1610)
(PD)
Saint James the Greater was one of the first apostles called by Jesus, the son of Zebedee and brother of John. He was present at the Transfiguration and in the Garden of Gethsemane. He was the first apostle to be martyred, beheaded by King Herod Agrippa around 44 AD. His relics are venerated at Santiago de Compostela in Spain.
Patron of:
- Spain
- Pilgrims
- Laborers
- Soldiers