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  Saint James the Great - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Saint James the Great, the apostle, is not to be confused with the author of the Epistle of James.
Upon having an apparition of Saint Mary on a pillar at Caesaraugusta, he returned to Judea to meet her, where he was beheaded by King Herod Agrippa I in the year 44.
The possibility that a cult of James was instituted to supplant the Galician cult of Priscillian (executed in 385) who was widely venerated across the north of Spain as a martyr to the bishops rather than as a heretic should not be overlooked.
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 Saint James - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
James, son of Zebedee, an apostle, brother of John the Apostle; also called Saint James the Great.
He is identified as Saint James the Just, head of the early Christian Church in Jerusalem.
Saint James the Less, son of Alphaeus and brother of the apostle Matthew, also identified with "James, the son of Mary, brother of Joseph (or Joses)", mentioned in Mark 15:40 (ò mikros "the little"); Matthew 27:56.
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 Encyclopedia: Saint-James-the-Great   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Saint Peter, portrayed by Peter Paul Rubens in a papal chasuble and pallium holding keys, was one of the twelve disciples of Jesus and the first Pope of the Catholic Church.
Saint Andrew (Greek: Andreas, manly), called in the Orthodox tradition Protocletos, or the First-called, is the Christian Apostle, brother of Saint Peter.
Among the men named James (יעקב Holder of the heel; supplanter; Standard Hebrew Yaʿaqov, Tiberian Hebrew Yaʿăqōḇ), in the New Testament, whose number may be increased by the variety of epithets and euphemisms applied to them, James son of Alphaeus (or Clopas), is called James the Less or the...
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 CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: St. James the Greater
James is styled "the Greater" to distinguish him from the Apostle James "the Less," who was probably shorter of stature.
The call of St. James to the discipleship of the Messias is reported in a parallel or identical narration by Matthew 4:18-22; Mark 1:19 sq.; and Luke 5:1-11.
James won the crown of martyrdom fourteen years after this prophecy, A.D. Herod Agrippa I, son of Aristobulus and grandson of Herod the Great, reigned at that time as "king" over a wider dominion than that of his grandfather.
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 CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: St. James the Less
The James (5) of Jude 1:1 must certainly be identified with James (3), the brother of the Lord and the Bishop of Jerusalem.
This identification requires the identity of Mary, the mother of James (Matthew 27:56; Mark 15:40), with Mary the wife of Cleophas (John 19:25), and, consequently, the identity of Alpheus (2) and Clopas (4).
James was called to the Apostolate with his brother Jude; in all the four lists of the Apostles, he stands at the head of the third group (Matthew 10:3; Mark 3:18; Luke 6:16; Acts 1:13).
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 Saints of August 6   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Saint Hormisdas was a widower and a Roman deacon.
Saint James was a hermit in the area near Amida (Diarbekir) in Mesopotamia (Benedictines).
Saint Bernard once brought him a tunic and pair of shoes, which Schetzelon tried on to please the monk, but he soon discarded them saying that he did not need them.
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 *Ø*  Wilson's Almanac free daily ezine | Saint James the Great | Santiago de Compostela pilgrim pilgrimage Spain ...
James was among the circle of people closest to Jesus, was present with Peter and John at the Transfiguration, and again at the Agony in the Garden, sleeping while Christ prayed.
Battle of Clavijo, 841, between Ramiro, King of Leon, and the Moors, when the Christians were losing, St James appeared in the field, on a charger decorated with scallop shells, and armed, he slew 60,000 of the Moors.
Senecio jacobaea) was named after this saint, perhaps because it was used to treat diseases of horses (and St James is known to the Spanish as a horseman) or because it blooms around this time.
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 - - Saint James History !!!! - -
The original seat of government was in St. James on the west bank of the river, but in 1869 it was changed to the east bank, near the "Convent of the Sacred Heart" and a new courthouse was erected.
James Parish is bounded by Ascension Parish on the north, St. John the Baptist on the east, Assumption on the west and southwest, and Lafourche on the south.
Saint James Parish has not wanted for names, having been known at different times as "Cabahanoce", "Saint James of the Acadian", the "Post of the Acadians", "Cabanoce", the "Coast of the Acadians", the "Post of the Cabanoces", the "Golden Coast" and "Acadie".
www.stjamesparish.com /local/history/stjameshistory/stjameshistory.htm   (1199 words)

  
 Saint James
James, Peter, and John were the only disciples present, for example, at the Transfiguration (Luke 9) and near Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane.
Saint James the Lesser was the Apostle James, son of Alphaeus and disciple of Jesus (Mark 3:18).
This James is sometimes identified with James the "brother of Jesus," although this and other identifications are unproven.
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 Saint James Long Island New York
Saint James is a relatively busy place with more than 13 thousand people in an area of about 5 square miles.
Mirabelle is considered amongst the best not in Saint James, but for all of Long Island.
Buildings and homes are well preserved in Saint James and the tradition extends in to the conventional realty market.
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 Saint James
This apostle James is called James the son of Zebedee, or James the brother of John, or Boanerges, which means the Son of Thunder, or James the Greater.
He is called the son of thunder because of the sonority of his preaching which terrified the wicked, aroused the slothful, and won the admiration of all by its loudness....
This martyrdom took place March 25, the day of the Annunciation; but the Church has decreed that the feast of Saint James be celebrated on the twenty-fifth day of July, this being the day of the translation of his relics to Compostella.
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 Hôtel Clarion Saint James et Albany - Paris.
Hôtel Clarion Saint James et Albany is located in Paris, at "202, Rue de Rivoli".
The Hôtel Clarion Saint James et Albany hotel reports a French rating of and the hotel has 196 rooms available.
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 St. James Plaindealer
James is the first city in Minnesota to have the GE Women's Health & Wellness Tour pay a visit, according to Margaret Derksen, Vice President of Public Relations at St. James Health Services.
The St. James girls tennis team has relied on team depth all year, but the section championship was won at the top, with huge wins from the number one doubles team of Beth Kunze and Jena Runge, and first singles player Ashley Eckstrom.
The meet was held in the fields in back of St. James High School, the same location as for the St. James Invitational on September 27.
www.stjamesnews.com   (667 words)

  
 Patron Saints Index: Saint James the Greater
Son of Zebedee and Salome, brother of Saint John the Apostle, and may have been Jesus' cousin.
He is called "the Greater" simply because he became an Apostle before Saint James the Lesser.
The pilgrimage to his relics in Compostela became such a popular devotion that the symbols of pilgrims have become his emblems, and he became patron of pilgrims.
www.catholic-forum.com /saints/saintj11.htm   (293 words)

  
 James, Saint on Encyclopedia.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The James whom Paul calls “the Lord's brother” witnessed the Resurrection and became a leader of the church in Jerusalem, by tradition the first bishop there.
The Jewish historian Josephus records that James was stoned to death at the instigation of the priests c.AD 62.
The heretic saint: Guglielma of Bohemia, Milan, and Brunate (1).
www.encyclopedia.com /html/J/JamesS1t3.asp   (716 words)

  
 Saint James Church of God in Christ - Riverside,CA   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Saint James Church of God in Christ is a spirit led church with a vison for it's people.
It is the endeavor of St. James to provide spiritual guidance and development for the unsaved and make available modern and secure housing for senior citizens and for those in need of such.
Saint James Church of God in Christ is associated with: Church of God in Christ
www.netministries.org /see/churches/ch11986   (177 words)

  
 Saint James the Great Details, Meaning Saint James the Great Article and Explanation Guide
Many people believe James went to Spain and preached Christianity there for a time before returning to Judea, where he was beheaded by King Herod Agrippa I in the year 44.
These traditions are the main reason James became the patron saint of Spain, and his shrine at Santiago de Compostela, in Galicia in Spain, became the most famous pilgrimage site in the Christian world.
"Saint James" ("Sanctus Jacobus") became "Sant' Iago", which was abbreviated to Santiago, and then by false etymology broken into San Diego.
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 Catholic Online - Saints & Angels - St. James the Greater
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James and John did show further lack of understanding of their friend and Lord when he was turned away by Samaritans.
He should not be accused with this James, or the James who is a relative of Jesus, or the James who was an elder of the Church in Jerusalem and heard Peter's defense of baptizing Gentiles.
James is the patron saint of hatmakers, rheumatoid sufferers, and laborers.
www.catholic.org /saints/saint.php?saint_id=59   (970 words)

  
 AllRefer.com - Saint James (St. James the Greater) (Early Christianity, Biography) - Encyclopedia
Saint James (St. James the Greater), Early Christianity, Biographies
A.D. 43, in the Bible, one of the Twelve Apostles, called St. James the Greater.
James was killed by Herod Agrippa I. Veneration of St. James has been widespread, especially in Spain (where he is called Santiago); the shrine of the apostle at Compostela, Spain, is one of the most celebrated of Europe.
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 St James' Church, Christleton, Chester Saint James' Church, Christleton, Chester
St James' is a fine example of a typical English church located in a pretty rural village.
This page has been constructed to provide information for visitors to the area who are interested in village churches and their history.
Information is also provided for those who may wish to attend the services and a special section is included on the tower and its bells.
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 Saint James Episcopal Church Bradley Beach, NJ
Established in 1911, St. James is an Episcopal Church located in the Borough of Bradley Beach, in Monmouth County in the Diocese of New Jersey.
Designated a Jubilee Ministry Center by the National Church, St. James is well known in the surrounding communities for its programs of outreach.
The Book of Common Prayer is one of the resources which guides liturgy during the church seasons of Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, Lent, Easter, and Pentecost.
www.saintjamesbb.org   (263 words)

  
 James, Saint on Encyclopedia.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The Western Church identifies him with Saint James, “the Lord's brother.” Feast (with St. Philip): May 1.
James P. Mitchell: social conscience of the Cabinet.
AKRON, OH -- Akron Saint Vincent Saint Mary basketball star LeBron James stands with his teamates and answers questions during a press conference in Akron, Ohio, on Thursday, May 22, 2003.
www.encyclopedia.com /html/J/JamesS1t2.asp   (654 words)

  
 Home page - The Confraternity of St James   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela in northwest Spain owes its origin to the discovery, in what is now Galicia, of the tomb of the Apostle James the Great sometime early in the 9th century.
The Confraternity of Saint James was established in 1983 by a group of 6 people who had made the pilgrimage, and wanted "to give something back", by giving help and advice to new generations of pilgrims: this remains our main purpose.
Nearly all of this large programme of work is done by volunteers, people who, like the founders, want to "give something back" in partial recompense for an experience which has enriched their own lives.
www.csj.org.uk   (343 words)

  
 Saint James
Saint James, Illinois, United States [Place] is in Fayette County; location is 38°57'16"N 88°51'4"W; elevation is 600 feet [SourceGSP]
Saint James, Louisiana, United States [Place] is in St.
Saint James, Maryland, United States [Place] is in St.
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 St. James Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Sunday Divine Service 11:00 AM - - - Sunday Bible Classes, All Ages 9:45 AM Our strengths are the marks of the Church; God's word, God's baptism and the Lords Supper.
James is a congregation supported by the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod which is about 6,000 congregations strong in the United States.
We would love to have you join us and grow with us, first in faith and knowledge and then in numbers.
www.stjames-lcms.com   (184 words)

  
 Saint James Episcopal Church Capitol Hill :: An Anglo-Catholic Episcopal Church in Washington, DC   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The mission of St. James' parish is to worship God and proclaim Christ's love through our Anglo-Catholic heritage, our diversity and inclusiveness, and our individual and collective ministries to the world's communities.
James' Parish is enthusiastically in communion with the Episcopal Diocese of Washington and the Episcopal Church in the United States of America.
The special tapestry that is St. James’ is formed by the rich diversity of our membership and the talent, treasure, and devotion which flows out of that diversity.
www.saintjameschurch.org   (2304 words)

  
 St. James Infirmary, a comprehensive health and occupational injury clinic for sex workers based in San Francisco, ...
James Infirmary, a comprehensive health and occupational injury clinic for sex workers based in San Francisco, California
James Infirmary offers free, confidential, nonjudgmental medical and social services for female, transgendered, and male sex workers.
James was chosen as a beneficiary of the 2006 Academy of Friends Gala!
www.stjamesinfirmary.org   (175 words)

  
 ADULT CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT SAINT JAMES   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The saints and stones of our Christian heritage in England give us a foundation of faith that is thousands of years old.
Follow Saint Cuthbert from his time as the Abbot of Lindisfarne, to the grandeur and challenge of life in the cathedrals at Ely and Durham.
To be married in the church, at least one individual of the couple must be an active member of Saint James.
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 Vêtement SAINT JAMES - Vêtement ST JAMES
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