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Saint James, the son of Zebedee and brother of Saint John the Apostle, was one of the Twelve Disciples of Jesus. He left everything to follow Christ, witnessing His miracles and divine revelations. After the Resurrection of Christ, Saint James preached the Gospel in Spain and Jerusalem, reproaching the Jews for their lack of faith and spirituality. His teachings led to disputes with the Pharisees. However, he overcame all obstacles through the power of the Holy Spirit.
In opposition to the sorcerer Hermogenes, Saint James healed Hermogenes’ disciple, Philetus, who then believed in God and was baptized. Hermogenes, witnessing the power of prayer, also accepted baptism and became a servant of God. However, the Jews, enraged by the Apostle’s growing influence, persuaded King Herod to arrest and execute him.
Saint James was beheaded, and along with him suffered Josiah, who believed in Christ after witnessing the Apostle’s courage. Both received a martyr’s crown. The disciples of Saint James transferred his relics to Spain, where they continue to work miracles and heal the faithful.
