Apostle James, son of Zebedee

died 44 · Jerusalem · Feast April 30

James and his brother John were fishermen whom Christ called “Sons of Thunder.” With Peter, they saw the raising of Jairus’ daughter, the Transfiguration and the agony in Gethsemane. King Herod Agrippa had James beheaded in Jerusalem around 44 (Acts 12:2), the first Apostle to die for Christ. His relics are venerated at Santiago de Compostela in Spain.

Feast: April 30 (New Calendar)
Lived: died 44
Place: Jerusalem
Relics today: Santiago de Compostela

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