Saint
James the Brother of the Lord
Righteous James the Brother of the Lord
New Calendar December 29 Old Calendar January 11
Why they are a saint
The Holy Apostle James, Brother of the Lord, was the eldest son of Joseph the Betrothed from his first marriage with Solomonia. The Orthodox Church commemorates James the Brother of the Lord on December 29.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take James the Brother of the Lord as a patron when they bear the name James at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 29.
Prayer
O holy James the Brother of the Lord, 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.