Saint James Day in 2024

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AKA Name	Feast Day of St. James, Feast Day of St. James the Apostle, Feast Day of St. James the Greater, Feast Day of St. James, son of Zebedee
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2024 Date	25 July 2024
2025 Date	25 July 2025

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Feast of Saint James Today is the feast day of my patron saint — St. James the Apostle. The Church has asked us to reflect on the event of Matthew 20:20-28. This passage tells us about a mother's request to Jesus, seeking positions of honour for her two sons in His kingdom. The… Show more
— Fr. James A (Faith-Chat Platform) (@frjamesa) July 25, 2024

The journey to God is a journey of discovery and it is full of surprises. - Gerard W Hughes SJ Today is the Feast of St James the Apostle, patron saint of pilgrims.
— Jesuits in Britain (@JesuitsBritain) July 25, 2024

On the eve of St James's feast: Behold the star over his tomb in Santiago de Compostela. Legend says that in 813 a shepherd rediscovered the Apostle's burial site in Galicia, in the "field of stars", and a great Cathedral with his relics now stands there. Show more
— Fr Lawrence Lew, O.P. (@LawrenceOP) July 25, 2024

Saint James was one of Jesus’ disciples and closest friends. He was a fisherman, who – along with Simon, Andrew and John – was one of the first disciples to be called to follow Jesus. (Mark 1:16-20) He became a martyr for his faith in the year 44. Today, on his Show more
— Archbishop of Canterbury (@JustinWelby) July 25, 2024

Today is the Feast of St James the Apostle. James was one of four fishermen Jesus called to be his first disciples (Mark 1.14-20). As James became a martyr for his faith (Acts 12.2) the colour red is traditionally worn in services today. [ Show more
— The Church of England (@churchofengland) July 25, 2024

As it's St James's feast day, here's a rare example of an exterior pulpit. It was added to Christopher Wren's magical 17th C St James Piccadilly in 1902 as the church was unable to accommodate the crowds wanting to worship there.
— Becky Wallower 💙 (@bwallower) July 25, 2024

Feast Day of St James the Great C15 wooden figure at St Mary's, Bishops Nympton #Devon. Unusual survivor, especially as originally in a niche on outside of tower. Perhaps brought back from pilgrimage to Compostela where St James is reputed to be buried. Show more
— Dr Helen Wilson (@NellytheWillow) July 25, 2024

Today is the feast of St James, Apostle. In St Matthew’s gospel (20:20-28) we hear the teaching of Jesus on servant leadership, which he embodied. The Apostles themselves took a while to get this, trapped in rivalry and desire for status. A reassurance for us, and a challenge. Show more
— Raymond Friel OBE (@friel_raymond) July 25, 2024

Blessed Feast Day of St James ! When I painting this tribute & after hours of intense painting & prayers I was exhausted. Praying to Holy Spirit for energy, I felt ‘re-charged ’ & began painting with both hands, his face emerging with peace. #StJames #artist Show more Evangelisation Westminster and 8 others
— Stephen B Whatley (@StephenBWhatley) July 25, 2024

Today is the feast of St James, Apostle and Martyr - patron saint of pilgrims. We ask his prayers as we prepare for the 2025 Jubilee Year Pilgrims of Hope. #StJames #PrayForUs #YearofPrayer
— CAFOD prayer (@CAFODprayer) July 25, 2024