Saint
James the Faster of Phoenicia
Venerable James the Faster of Phœnicia (6th C)
New Calendar March 4 Old Calendar March 17
Why they are a saint
Saint James the Faster lived a life of asceticism near the Phoenician city of Porphyrion in the sixth century. The Orthodox Church commemorates James the Faster of Phoenicia on March 4.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take James the Faster of Phoenicia as a patron when they bear the name James at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on March 4. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy James the Faster of Phoenicia, 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.