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The holy, glorious, all-laudable '''Apostle James''' was a son of [[Zebedee]], the brother of the [[Apostle John]] and a fisherman.  The Church remembers St. James on [[April 30]], and on [[June 30]] among the [[Apostles#The_Twelve|Twelve]].
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The holy, glorious, all-laudable '''Apostle James''', also knows as '''James the Great''' was a son of [[Zebedee]], the brother of the [[Apostle John]] and a fisherman.  The Church remembers St. James on [[April 30]], and on [[June 30]] among the [[Apostles#The_Twelve|Twelve]]. He and his brother John are know as the ''Sons of Thunder'', because of their quick temper.
  
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==Life==
 
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.  
 
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.  
  
Seeing this the Jews slandered him before Herod and among some false witnesses there was a certain Josias. But in hearing St. James' testimony, Josias believed and was condemned to death with James. Before the axe fell, St. James embraced and kissed this repentant false witness and said, "Peace and forgiveness to you!" St. James was [[martyr]]ed in the year 45 AD. His body was translated to Spain where his [[relics]] continue to work [[miracle]]s even to this day.
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Seeing this the Jews slandered him before Herod and among some [[false witness]]es there was a certain Josias. But in hearing St. James' testimony, Josias believed and was condemned to death with James. Before the axe fell, St. James embraced and kissed this repentant false witness and said, "Peace and forgiveness to you!" St. James was [[martyr]]ed in the year AD 45 and was the first Apostle to die for Christ. His body was translated to Spain where his [[relics]] continue to work [[miracle]]s even to this day.
  
 
==Hymns==
 
==Hymns==
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Troparion (Tone 3)
 
Troparion (Tone 3)
 
:You were a chosen apostle of Christ
 
:You were a chosen apostle of Christ
:And the only brother of the beloved Theologian.
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:And the only brother of the beloved [[Theologian]].
 
:Most praised James, ask remission of sins and great mercy
 
:Most praised James, ask remission of sins and great mercy
 
:For those who sing hymns to you.
 
:For those who sing hymns to you.
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== Source ==
 
== Source ==
 
*St. [[Nikolai Velimirovic]], ''The [[Prologue of Ohrid]]''
 
*St. [[Nikolai Velimirovic]], ''The [[Prologue of Ohrid]]''
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==See also==
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*[[Missionary]]
  
 
==External links==
 
==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=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://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]])
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*[http://www.goarch.org/chapel/saints_view?contentid=36&type=saints James the Apostle & brother of St. John the Theologian] ([[GOARCH]])
*[http://www.comeandseeicons.com/groups/ntp02.htm Icon of Apostle James]
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*[http://www.skete.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&product_id=2116 Icon of Apostle James (Detail of the Transfiguration Icon)]
  
 
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[[ar:يعقوب بن زبدى]]
 
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[[el:Απόστολος Ιάκωβος (Ζεβεδαίου)]]
 
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Latest revision as of 13:21, June 17, 2020

Apostle James (son of Zebedee)

The holy, glorious, all-laudable Apostle James, also knows as James the Great was a son of Zebedee, the brother of the Apostle John and a fisherman. The Church remembers St. James on April 30, and on June 30 among the Twelve. He and his brother John are know as the Sons of Thunder, because of their quick temper.

Life

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 Scriptures. None could withstand his wisdom, however.

Seeing this the Jews slandered him before Herod and among some false witnesses there was a certain Josias. But in hearing St. James' testimony, Josias believed and was condemned to death with 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 in the year AD 45 and was the first Apostle to die for Christ. His body was translated to Spain where his relics continue to work miracles even to this day.

Hymns

Troparion (Tone 8) [1]

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!

Source

See also

External links