Saint · 8th-9th C
James
St. James the Confessor the Bishop of Catania (8th-9th C)
New Calendar March 24 Old Calendar April 6
Why they are a saint
St. James the Confessor the Bishop of Catania (8th-9th C) is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on March 24. Venerated as a confessor who suffered for openly professing faith in Christ; 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 as a patron when they bear the name James at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on March 24. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
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.