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Today we celebrate the Great Martyr James of Persia the Sawn-Asunder. Saint James was born into a wealthy, yet pious Christian family. He married a Christian wife and raised their children in piety. James occupied a high position of the Persian court and was dearly loved by the Emperor Izdegerd. On a particular military campaign, James was seduced away from his Christian faith out of fear, and offered a sacrifice to the idols with the emperor and his court. Having found out that James had denied his faith, his mother and wife wrote him a lengthy, heart-felt letter reprimanding him of his shameless deed and threatened that if he did not reacknowledge his faith, they would refuse to see him any longer. Realising the gravity of his sin, James repented of his impiety and began weeping loudly, begging the Lord for forgiveness. Hearing his prayers to the Christian God, some Persian officials denounced James to the emperor, who interrogated the martyr. Saint James bravely confessed his love for Christ and said that there was nothing that could deter him, even a thousand torturous deaths. Enraged, the once friendly emperor condemned the martyr to a gruesome death. The torturers commenced their deed by cutting off each of Saint James’ fingers individually, beginning from the thumb to the fifth finger. After this, they continued with his toes, then his wrists, ankles, elbows, knees, shoulders, and finally his thighs, until he was left a stump, crying out to the Lord in prayer of thanksgiving. Finally, the glorious martyr was beheaded and pious Christians collected his holy relics and reverently buried them. May he intercede for us always + #saint #james #jamesthepersian #persia #persian #emperor #saintjames #stjames #jacob #iakovos #martyr #greatmartyr #martyrdom #faith #christ #jesus #jesuschrist #persianempire #court #persianking #wife #mother #orthodox (at Iran) https://www.instagram.com/p/Clb5BrRL7iD/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Today we celebrate the Glorious Apostle James, the Brother of our Lord. Saint James was the son from a previous marriage of the Righteous Joseph, the Betrothed of the Holy Theotokos, thus making him the step brother of Christ. He was also one of the Lord’s apostles and the first Bishop of Jerusalem. He presided over the first Apostolic Council (Acts 15) and converted many Jews to Christianity. He wrote the oldest known Liturgy bearing his name, which is celebrated every year even up until today on the feast day of Saint James. This Liturgy became the basis of those of Saints Basil and John Chrysostom. He is also the author of one of the letters of the New Testament which bears his name. Because of his mass conversions of Jews to Christianity, the Scribes and Pharisees grew jealous and enraged and plotted to murder him. They took him to the pinnacle of the Temple of Jerusalem and threw him off the roof. Thus the Holy Apostolic Martyr gave up his soul to the Lord in around the year 63AD. May he intercede for us always + #saint #james #jacob #iakovos #apostle #brother #disciple #gospel #bible #holybible #saintjames #stjames #joseph #mary #panagia #theotokos #jews #pharisees #scribes #liturgy #divineliturgy #apostolic #bookofjames #orthodox #saintoftheday (at Jerusalem Palestine) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkBsJy3LERi/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Today we celebrate the Great Martyr James of Persia the Sawn-Asunder. Saint James was born into a wealthy, yet pious Christian family. He married a Christian wife and raised their children in piety. James occupied a high position of the Persian court and was dearly loved by the Emperor Izdegerd. On a particular military campaign, James was seduced away from his Christian faith out of fear, and offered a sacrifice to the idols with the emperor and his court. Having found out that James had denied his faith, his mother and wife wrote him a lengthy, heart-felt letter reprimanding him of his shameless deed and threatened that if he did not reacknowledge his faith, they would refuse to see him any longer. Realising the gravity of his sin, James repented of his impiety and began weeping loudly, begging the Lord for forgiveness. Hearing his prayers to the Christian God, some Persian officials denounced James to the emperor, who interrogated the martyr. Saint James bravely confessed his love for Christ and said that there was nothing that could deter him, even a thousand torturous deaths. Enraged, the once friendly emperor condemned the martyr to a gruesome death. The torturers commenced their deed by cutting off each of Saint James’ fingers individually, beginning from the thumb to the fifth finger. After this, they continued with his toes, then his wrists, ankles, elbows, knees, shoulders, and finally his thighs, until he was left a stump, crying out to the Lord in prayer of thanksgiving. Finally, the glorious martyr was beheaded and pious Christians collected his holy relics and reverently buried them. May he intercede for us always + #saint #james #jamesthepersian #persia #persian #emperor #saintjames #stjames #jacob #iakovos #martyr #greatmartyr #martyrdom #faith #christ #jesus #jesuschrist #persianempire #court #persianking #wife #mother #orthodox (at Iran) https://www.instagram.com/p/CWvyacMsF8G/?utm_medium=tumblr

Today we celebrate the Glorious Apostle James, the Brother of our Lord. Saint James was the son from a previous marriage of the Righteous Joseph, the Betrothed of the Holy Theotokos, thus making him the step brother of Christ. He was also one of the Lord’s apostles and the first Bishop of Jerusalem. He presided over the first Apostolic Council (Acts 15) and converted many Jews to Christianity. He wrote the oldest known Liturgy bearing his name, which is celebrated every year even up until today on the feast day of Saint James. This Liturgy became the basis of those of Saints Basil and John Chrysostom. He is also the author of one of the letters of the New Testament which bears his name. Because of his mass conversions of Jews to Christianity, the Scribes and Pharisees grew jealous and enraged and plotted to murder him. They took him to the pinnacle of the Temple of Jerusalem and threw him off the roof. Thus the Holy Apostolic Martyr gave up his soul to the Lord in around the year 63AD. May he intercede for us always + #saint #james #jacob #iakovos #apostle #brother #disciple #gospel #bible #holybible #saintjames #stjames #joseph #mary #panagia #theotokos #jews #pharisees #scribes #liturgy #divineliturgy #apostolic #bookofjames #orthodox #saintoftheday (at Jerusalem, Palestine) https://www.instagram.com/p/CVVtIojsiO-/?utm_medium=tumblr

Today we celebrate the Glorious Apostle James, the Brother of our Lord. Saint James was the son from a previous marriage of the Righteous Joseph, the Betrothed of the Holy Theotokos, thus making him the step brother of Christ. He was also one of the Lord’s apostles and the first Bishop of Jerusalem. He presided over the first Apostolic Council (Acts 15) and converted many Jews to Christianity. He wrote the oldest known Liturgy bearing his name, which is celebrated every year even up until today on the feast day of Saint James. This Liturgy became the basis of those of Saints Basil and John Chrysostom. He is also the author of one of the letters of the New Testament which bears his name. Because of his mass conversions of Jews to Christianity, the Scribes and Pharisees grew jealous and enraged and plotted to murder him. They took him to the pinnacle of the Temple of Jerusalem and threw him off the roof. Thus the Holy Apostolic Martyr gave up his soul to the Lord in around the year 63AD. May he intercede for us always + #saint #james #jacob #iakovos #apostle #brother #disciple #gospel #bible #holybible #saintjames #stjames #joseph #mary #panagia #theotokos #jews #pharisees #scribes #liturgy #divineliturgy #apostolic #bookofjames #orthodox #saintoftheday (at Jerusalem, Palestine) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGqF7F8JwjH/?igshid=2b2jouu11cjt

Today we celebrate the Great Martyr James of Persia the Sawn-Asunder. Saint James was born into a wealthy, yet pious Christian family. He married a Christian wife and raised their children in piety. James occupied a high position of the Persian court and was dearly loved by the Emperor Izdegerd. On a particular military campaign, James was seduced away from his Christian faith out of fear, and offered a sacrifice to the idols with the emperor and his court. Having found out that James had denied his faith, his mother and wife wrote him a lengthy, heart-felt letter reprimanding him of his shameless deed and threatened that if he did not reacknowledge his faith, they would refuse to see him any longer. Realising the gravity of his sin, James repented of his impiety and began weeping loudly, begging the Lord for forgiveness. Hearing his prayers to the Christian God, some Persian officials denounced James to the emperor, who interrogated the martyr. Saint James bravely confessed his love for Christ and said that there was nothing that could deter him, even a thousand torturous deaths. Enraged, the once friendly emperor condemned the martyr to a gruesome death. The torturers commenced their deed by cutting off each of Saint James’ fingers individually, beginning from the thumb to the fifth finger. After this, they continued with his toes, then his wrists, ankles, elbows, knees, shoulders, and finally his thighs, until he was left a stump, crying out to the Lord in prayer of thanksgiving. Finally, the glorious martyr was beheaded and pious Christians collected his holy relics and reverently buried them. May he intercede for us always + #saint #james #jamesthepersian #persia #persian #emperor #saintjames #stjames #jacob #iakovos #martyr #greatmartyr #martyrdom #faith #christ #jesus #jesuschrist #persianempire #court #persianking #wife #mother #orthodox #saintoftheday (at Eslamabad, Kordestan, Iran) https://www.instagram.com/p/CIEQLy7piec/?igshid=qs22mmln99s

Today we celebrate the Great Martyr James of Persia the Sawn-Asunder. Saint James the Persian was born into a wealthy, yet pious Christian family. He married a Christian wife and raised their children in piety. James occupied a high position of the Persian court and was dearly loved by the Emperor Izdegerd. On a particular military campaign, James was seduced away from his Christian faith out of fear, and offered a sacrifice to the idols with the emperor and his court. Having found out that James had denied his faith, his mother and wife wrote him a lengthy, heart-felt letter reprimanding him of his shameless deed and threatened that if he did not reacknowledge his faith, they would refuse to see him any longer. Realising the gravity of his sin, James repented of his impiety and began weeping loudly, begging the Lord for forgiveness. Hearing his prayers to the Christian God, some Persian officials denounced James to the emperor, who interrogated the martyr. Saint James bravely confessed his love for Christ and said that there was nothing that could deter him, even a thousand torturous deaths. Enraged, the once friendly emperor condemned the martyr to a gruesome death. The torturers commenced their deed by cutting off each of Saint James’ fingers individually, beginning from the thumb to the fifth finger. After this, they continued with his toes, then his wrists, ankles, elbows, knees, shoulders, and finally his thighs, until he was left a stump, crying out to the Lord in prayer of thanksgiving. Finally, the glorious martyr was beheaded and pious Christians collected his holy relics and reverently buried them. May he intercede for us always + #saint #james #jamesthepersian #persia #persian #emperor #saintjames #stjames #jacob #iakovos #martyr #greatmartyr #martyrdom #faith #christ #jesus #jesuschrist #persianempire #court #persianking #wife #mother #orthodox #sophia https://www.instagram.com/p/BqqzuPZl_lY/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=q2xz60sljmop

Yesterday we celebrated the Great Martyr James of Persia the Sawn-Asunder. Saint James the Persian was born into a wealthy, yet pious Christian family. He married a Christian wife and raised their children in piety. James occupied a high position of the Persian court and was dearly loved by the Emperor Izdegerd. On a particular military campaign, James was seduced away from his Christian faith out of fear, and offered a sacrifice to the idols with the emperor and his court. Having found out that James had denied his faith, his mother and wife wrote him a lengthy, heart-felt letter reprimanding him of his shameless deed and threatened that if he did not reacknowledge his faith, they would refuse to see him any longer. Realising the gravity of his sin, James repented of his impiety and began weeping loudly, begging the Lord for forgiveness. Hearing his prayers to the Christian God, some Persian officials denounced James to the emperor, who interrogated the martyr. Saint James bravely confessed his love for Christ and said that there was nothing that could deter him, even a thousand torturous deaths. Enraged, the once friendly emperor condemned the martyr to a gruesome death. The torturers commenced their deed by cutting off each of Saint James’ fingers individually, beginning from the thumb to the fifth finger. After this, they continued with his toes, then his wrists, ankles, elbows, knees, shoulders, and finally his thighs, until he was left a stump, crying out to the Lord in prayer of thanksgiving. Finally, the glorious martyr was beheaded and pious Christians collected his holy relics and reverently buried them. May he intercede for us always + #saint #james #jamesthepersian #persia #persian #emperor #saintjames #stjames #jacob #iakovos #martyr #greatmartyr #martyrdom #faith #christ #jesus #jesuschrist #persianempire #court #persianking #wife #mother #orthodox #sophia