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Saint
James the Righteous
New Calendar January 28 Old Calendar February 10
Why they are a saint
James the Righteous is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on January 28. Venerated as righteous, one who pleased God by a holy life in the world; little else about his life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take James the Righteous as a patron when they bear the name James at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 28.
Prayer
O holy James the Righteous, 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.