Saint
James
Venerable James the Abbot of Zheleznoborov and James, his disciple († 1442)
New Calendar April 11 Old Calendar April 24
Why they are a saint
Saint James of Zheleznoborov was born in the second half of the XIV century, a son of the noble Anosov (or Amosov) line, which had their lands at Galich (Kostroma Province) As a young man he became the disciple of Saint Sergius of Radonezh, who tonsured him, and he remained at Holy Trinity…. The Orthodox Church commemorates James on April 11.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take James as a patron when they bear the name James at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on April 11. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy James, pray to God for us.
A short general prayer to a saint, not a liturgical text. No public-domain troparion for this saint is included.