Feast of Saint James
| Saint James' Day | |
|---|---|
 Etching of Saint James | |
| Observed by | |
| Type | National |
| Date | July 25 |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Related to | James the Great |
The Feast of Saint James, also known as Saint James' Day, is a commemoration of the apostle
July 25 is also the
Legends and observances
According to the legends surrounding his life, it is said that James preached the gospel in Hispania as well as in the Holy Land. After his martyrdom at the hands of Herod Agrippa, his followers transported his body by sea to Galicia, where they landed at Iria Flavia, and then carried his remains to Santiago de Compostela for burial.[4] The location of the grave was lost to memory, and was believed to be rediscovered by bishop Theodemir of Iria on July 25, 812, during the reign of Alfonso II.[4]
Due to his purported role in leading a Christian victory in the mythical Battle of Clavijo as James Matamoros (James the Moor-slayer), James is held as patron saint of the Spaniards. Because of his role in northern Spain, James is venerated throughout the Basque Country and Galicia where July 25 is a public holiday.[3]
A traditional
Gallery
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Cathedral of Santiago de Compostelathrough his papal bull Regis Æterni on July 25, 1178. -
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Engraving showing the St. James' Day Battle between English and Dutch ships -
Mary I of England and Philip II of Spain married on July 25, 1554. -
The Botafumeiro of the Santiago de Compostela Cathedral
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See also
References
- ^ "The Calendar". The Church of England. Archived from the original on December 15, 2021. Retrieved March 27, 2021.
- Gregorian Calendar)
- ^ a b "Celebrating the Feast of St. James in Santiago de Compostela". National Catholic Register. July 25, 2020. Archived from the original on April 27, 2023. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
- ^ a b "St. James the Greater|Feast day:July 25". Servants of the Pierced Hearts of Jesus and Mary. Archived from the original on April 27, 2023. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
- ^ "The Santiago Botafumeiro". rawtravel.com. Archived from the original on April 27, 2023. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
- ^ "Klopotec". miranjelen.si. Archived from the original on April 27, 2023. Retrieved April 27, 2023.