
Beato Santiago de Túnez
También conocido como: Giacomo
Día de Fiesta
16 December; 6 November (as one of the early Mercedarian martyrs)
Nacimiento
Catalan (in modern Spain)
Fallecimiento
1314 in Tunis, Tunisia
Biografía
Blessed James of Tunis, a Mercedarian friar dedicated to the ransom of Christian captives, dedicated his life to the service of the oppressed. In 1314, he journeyed to Tunis, Tunisia, in North Africa, joining the efforts of Blessed Adolphus of Tunis and Blessed Arnaldo de Rossinol to liberate fellow Christians held in bondage. While returning to Europe, their vessel was seized by pirates, and James was imprisoned. During his captivity, he remained steadfast in his faith, ministering to fellow prisoners and courageously
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