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James, son of Zebedee

Saint James the Elder by Rembrandt
He is depicted clothed as a pilgrim; note the scallop shell on his shoulder and his staff and pilgrim's hat beside him his symbol is also the carpenter saw.
Personal information
NameSaint James the Greater
TitlesApostle and Martyr
Birth date1st century
Birth placeBethsaida, Galilee
Death date44 AD
Death placeJudea
Venerated inAll Christianity, Islam
CanonizedPre-Congregation
Major shrineCathedral of Santiago de Compostela, Galicia (Spain)
Feast25 July (Western Christianity)
30 April (Eastern Christianity)
30 December (Hispanic Church)
AttributesScallop, Pilgrim's hat
PatronagePlaces
Acoma Pueblo, Sahuayo, Santiago de Querétaro, Galicia, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Spain
Professions
Veterinarians, equestrians, furriers, tanners, pharmacists

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James, son of Zebedee (died 44 AD) was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus. He was a son of Zebedee and Salome, and brother of John the Apostle. He is also called James the Greater to distinguish him from James, son of Alphaeus, who is also known as James the Lesser.

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Rev. Ed Schneider: Young males' involvement in Church is down - Midway Driller Tweet this news
Midway Driller--There were also -James- and John, the two sons of -Zebedee-. Jesus called them Boanerges, which means 'Thunderbolts.' Andrew, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, -James-, -son- of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus were also apostles. The - Date : Wed, 20 Apr 2011 05:02:10 GMT+00:00
Saving Sinners - TriCities.com Tweet this news
TriCities.com---Zebedee-, his wife Salome and their sons John and -James- spoke of the controversial man known as Jesus. “The man is a lunatic,” said -Zebedee-. “He's crazy.” “I tell you,” said Salome as portrayed by Angie Fowler, “I kn - Date : Sun, 24 Apr 2011 04:08:20 GMT+00:00
Being great in God's upside-down kingdom - White Mountain Independent Tweet this news
White Mountain Independent--It certainly seemed strange to two of Jesus' closest disciples, -James- and John-the sons of -Zebedee-. They had a completely different picture of "greatness." "What is it you want?" Jes - Date : Fri, 08 Apr 2011 12:08:30 GMT+00:00
Request of James and John - Manila Bulletin Tweet this news
Manila Bulletin--Then the mother of the sons of -Zebedee- approached Him with her sons and did Him homage, wishing to ask Him for something. He said to her, “What do you wish?” She answered Him, “Command that these two sons of mine sit, one at Your - Date : Tue, 22 Mar 2011 15:28:10 GMT+00:00
Ambition of James and John - Manila Bulletin Tweet this news
Manila Bulletin--Then -James- and John, the sons of -Zebedee-, came to Him and said to Him, “Teacher, we want You to do for us whatever we ask of You.” He replied, “What do you wish [Me] to do for you?” They answered Him, “Grant that in your glo - Date : Tue, 01 Mar 2011 14:58:43 GMT+00:00
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Sportinglife.com--Richard Hannon junior, whose father trains Reckless Reward and the fifth home -Zebedee-, said: "He looks like he wants to go six furlongs now so there's a ... - Date : Thu, 17 Jun 2010 13:42:13 GMT+00:00

Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ * (See also Paul and Deaths of the Twelve)

Peter * Andrew * James son of Zebedee * John the Apostle * Philip * Bartholomew * Thomas
Matthew * James son of Alphaeus * Jude * Simon the Zealot * Judas Iscariot * Matthias



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