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Saint
James the Deacon
Saint James the Deacon
New Calendar October 18 Old Calendar October 31
Why they are a saint
Saint James lived in the seventh century, and assisted Saint Paulinus of York (October 10) in evangelizing the north of England. The Orthodox Church commemorates James the Deacon on October 18.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take James the Deacon as a patron when they bear the name James at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 18.
Prayer
O holy James the Deacon, pray to God for us.
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