St. Jamesthe Persian
the Sawn-Asunder
Great-martyr· Red: Colour of spilt blood
“Faced with the horror of being cut off not only from his family, but also from God Himself, he began to weep loudly, imploring the Lord for forgiveness.”
Dates of commemoration for saint
Birth
4th century
Persian Empire
Death
421
Persian Empire
Life path
- Married, with Children
- Nobleman
- Wealthy
Undertakings & Callings
- Confessing the faith
Sufferings
- Torture
- Execution