Saint
James the Great
St James the Elder (c. 1612–1613) by Peter Paul Rubens
Apostle and Martyr
Born
Bethsaida, Galilee, Roman Empire
Died
AD 44
Jerusalem, Judea, Roman Empire
Honored in
All Christian denominations that venerate saints
Canonized
Pre-Congregation
Feast
25 July (Western Christianity)
30 April (Eastern Christianity)
30 December (Hispanic Church)
Attributes
Red Martyr, Scallop, Pilgrim's hat
Patronage
Places
Spain, Guatemala, Seattle, Orlando, Levoča, Nicaragua, Cali, Guayaquil, Betis Church, Guagua, Pampanga, Badian, Cebu, Bolinao, Pangasinan, Ibaan, Batangas, Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte, Plaridel, Bulacan, Paombong, Bulacan, Paete, Laguna, Sogod, Cebu, Compostela, Cebu, Santiago de Chile and some places of Mexico.
Professions
Veterinarians, equestrians, furriers, tanners, pharmacists, oyster fishers, woodcarvers.
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