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July 25 · Feast · Red

St James, Apostle

Brother of John, one of the Twelve. The first apostle to be martyred — beheaded by Herod Agrippa in Acts 12. Tradition places his shrine at Compostela in Spain, where pilgrims still walk the Camino.

When is the feast of St James, Apostle?

The feast is celebrated on July 25 each year, kept as a feast in the General Roman Calendar, with red vestments.

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When is the feast of St James, Apostle?

The feast of St James, Apostle is celebrated on July 25 each year, kept as a feast in the General Roman Calendar.

Who was St James, Apostle?

Brother of John, one of the Twelve. The first apostle to be martyred — beheaded by Herod Agrippa in Acts 12. Tradition places his shrine at Compostela in Spain, where pilgrims still walk the…

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