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Apostle James (son of Zebedee)

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== Life ==[[image:James Son of Zebedee.JPG|frame|right|Apostle James (son of Zebedee)]]The holy, glorious, all-laudible laudable '''Apostle James''', also knows as '''James the Great''' was a son of [[Zebedee]], the brother of the [[Apostle John]] and a fisherman. At the invitation of The Church remembers St. James on [[JesusApril 30]] he left his nets to follow Him. Belonging to Christ's 'inner circle', James was present and on Mount Tabor for Christ's [[transfigurationJune 30]] and also for His suffering in among the garden of Gethsemane. Following [[PentacostApostles#The_Twelve|Twelve]], St. James preached in Spain He and upon his return to Jerusalem brother John are know as the Jews would argue with him vehemently concering the [[Holy Scripture]]s. None could withstand his wisdom''Sons of Thunder'', howeverbecause of their quick temper.
At the invitation of [[Jesus]] he left his nets to follow him and is counted among the Twelve Great Apostles. Belonging to Christ's 'inner circle', James was present on Mount Tabor for Christ's [[transfiguration]] and also for his suffering in the garden of [[Gethsemane]]. Following [[Pentecost]], St. James preached in Spain, and upon his return to Jerusalem the Jews would argue with him vehemently concerning the [[Holy Scripture]]s. None could withstand his wisdom, however.
== Martyrdom ==Seeing this the Jews slandered him before Herod and among some [[false witnesses witness]]es there was a certain Josias. But in hearing St. James ' testimony, Josias believed and was condemned to death with St. James. Before the axe fell, St. James embraced and kissed this repentant false witness and said, '"Peace and forgiveness to you!'. " St. James was martyred [[martyr]]ed in the year AD 45 ADand was the first Apostle to die for Christ. His body was translated to Spain where his [[relics ]] continue to work miracles [[miracle]]s even to this day.
==Hymns==
[[Troparion]] ([[Tone]] 8) [http://www.oca.org/FSTroparDay.asp?M=4&D=30]
:As a soldier of the Lord you were ranked among the choir of apostles.
:Together with your brother, O James, you clung wholeheartedly to the Savior.
:Armed with the power of the Spirit you preached him to all and were slain by the sword.
:Therefore we sing your praises!
Troparion (Tone 3)
:You were a chosen apostle of Christ
:And the only brother of the beloved [[Theologian]].
:Most praised James, ask remission of sins and great mercy
:For those who sing hymns to you.
[[Kontakion]] (Tone 2)
:You heard the voice of God calling you
:And turned away from the love of your father.
:With your brother you hastened after Christ, O glorious James.
:With him, you were counted worthy to behold the Lord's divine Transfiguration!
== Feast Day Source ==The Church remembers *St. James on [[April 30Nikolai Velimirovic]], ''The [[Prologue of Ohrid]]''
==External links==
*[http://ocafs.oca.org/FeastSaintsViewer.asp?FSID=101248 Apostle James the Brother of St John the Theologian], April 30 ([[OCA]])
*[http://ocafs.oca.org/FeastSaintsViewer.asp?FSID=101846 Apostle James, the Son of Zebedee], June 30 (OCA)
*[http://goarch.org/en/chapel/saints.asp?contentid=36 James the Apostle & brother of St. John the Theologian] ([[GOARCH]])
*[http://www.comeandseeicons.com/groups/ntp02.htm Icon of Apostle James]
== Source ==[[Category:Biblical Saints|James (son of Zebedee)]]St. [[Nikolai VelimirovicCategory:Martyrs|James (son of Zebedee)]], ''The [[Prologue Category:Saints|James (son of OhridZebedee)]][[Category:1st-century saints]]''
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