Saints of Orthodoxy

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.”
St. James the Persian

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

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