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saint james the apostle

 

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Noun saint james the apostle has 1 sense
  1. James, Saint James, St. James, Saint James the Apostle, St. James the Apostle - (New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of John; author of the Epistle of James in the New Testament
    --1 is a kind of Apostle; saint

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Saint James the Apostle

Description:

Saint James the Apostle, also known as Saint James the Greater, was one of the Twelve Apostles chosen by Jesus Christ. He holds a significant place in Christianity and is considered the patron saint of Spain and pilgrims.

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As a noun:

  1. The feast of Saint James the Apostle is celebrated on July 25th.
  2. Saint James the Apostle is often depicted with a scallop-shell emblem.
  3. Many churches around the world are dedicated to Saint James the Apostle.

As an adjective (Popular):

  1. Wearing a Saint James the Apostle necklace can be a symbol of faith.
  2. The saint's name day, honoring Saint James the Apostle, is celebrated with parades.
  3. Visiting the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela is a popular pilgrimage destination for devotees of Saint James the Apostle.

As an adjective (Local):

  1. The town's local festival includes traditional dances that pay homage to Saint James the Apostle.
  2. In this region, there is a local tradition of lighting candles in honor of Saint James the Apostle during religious processions.
  3. A local legend tells that Saint James the Apostle appeared to a fisherman and blessed him with a bountiful catch.

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