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What is St James famous for?
St James the Greater is one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ. He is called ‘the Greater’ to distinguish him from ‘James the Less’, another Apostle. He was the first Apostle to be martyred, when Herod Agrippa ordered his death, about AD 44.
How was James the Apostle killed?
James was beheaded by order of King Herod Agrippa I of Judaea; according to Spanish tradition, his body was taken to Santiago de Compostela, where his shrine attracts Christian pilgrims from all over the world.
Why is Saint James called Santiago?
But why James = Santiago?! From Wikipedia: Santiago, (also San Iago, San Tiago, Santyago, Sant-Yago, San Thiago) is a Spanish name that derives from the Hebrew name Jacob (Ya’akov) via “Sant Iago,” “Sant Yago,” “Santo Iago,” or “Santo Yago,” first used to denote Saint James the Great, the brother of John the Apostle.
Why was St James buried in Spain?
James’ body found its way to Spain because (according to the story) he had already visited the country. Following the Pentecost, James had been given the task of converting the Diaspora Jews. He was executed shortly after his return to Judea from Spain.
Who are the 2 Apostles that went to Spain?
There were 2 apostles named James. James of Alphaeus went to Spain. James, the brother of the Messiah, was martyred by Herod. (Acts 12:2).
Where did Paul go on his way to Spain?
Paul writes to the Roman Christians he will be “passing through” Rome on his way to Spain. However, Paul is arrested when he goes to Jerusalem and spends about two years (c. 57-59) in a Roman prison in Caesarea Maritima before he is shipped off to Rome for trial before a Roman court (Acts 25).
Where was the Apostle James the greater martyred?
Did the apostle James the Greater travel to Spain and was he martyred in Jerusalem? There are some legends that say that the apostle James the Greater (brother of John) traveled to the actual territory of Spain where he spread the Word. Also there are some accounts that place his final days in Jerusalem where he was martyred. Is this legend true?
Who was the first person to visit Spain?
The trouble with figuring out whether Paul visited Spain lies partly in tradition. Some legends state that St. James was the person who first brought Christianity to Spain, not Paul. Just as there is debate about St. Paul’s potential visit to Spain, there is little evidence that James visited the country as well.