Saints and Feasts: Saint James the Confessor the Bishop of Catania
Saint James, Bishop and Confessor,was inclined toward the ascetic life from his early years. St James left the world and entered the Studite monastery, where he was tonsured. He led … Continue reading
March 21, 2014 · Leave a comment
Saints and Feasts: St James the Bishop of Nisibis
Saint James, Bishop of Nisibis, was the son of prince Gefal (Armenia) and received a fine upbringing. From the time of his youth he loved solitude, and for a long … Continue reading
January 13, 2014 · Leave a comment
Saints and Feasts: Venerable James the Solitary of Syria
Saint James the Hermit was the disciple of St Maron (February 14). He lived in asceticism on a mountain not far from the city of Cyrrhus in Syria. He suffered … Continue reading
November 26, 2013 · Leave a comment