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Detail of A Stained Glass Window of Saint James The Lesser 1901 Artist Unknown Saint MarkS Church Lymington Avenue London England Photographed On 15 July 2001 By John Salmon
Detail of A Stained Glass Window of Saint James The Lesser 1901 Artist Unknown Saint MarkS Church Lymington Avenue London England Photographed On 15 July 2001 By John Salmon

Saint James The Lesser

Also known as: Jacobus Minor; James the Just; James the Less; James the Younger; James, son of Alphæus; James, the brother of the Lord

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Feast Day

May 3

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

Biography

Saint James the Lesser, also known as Jacobus Minor, James the Just, James the Less, James the Younger, James son of Alphæus, and James the brother of the Lord, was a significant figure in early Christian history. He was a cousin of Jesus and the brother of Saint Jude Thaddeus. Born and raised in a Jewish home, James received a thorough training in Scripture and Law, as was customary at that time....