July 25: Saint James, Apostle, brother of Saint John, first Apostle to Iberia, modern day Spain, and first of the Apostles to be martyred.

The lovely and historic St. James Cathedral in the First Hill neighborhood is a joy to visit. Its exterior and its interior are really beautiful. The interior is filled with magnificent stained glass windows and some lovely religious art. The cathedral is one of the most serene places in Seattle. This statue of Mary and Jesus in the courtyard is ethereal. I want to tiptoe past the statue so I won't disturb the scene. For more information and photos about exploring Seattle, please visit our…

Feast of St. James the Greater; Christian Religious Observance; July 25; One of the 12 Apostles, the first Apostle martyred (by beheading, in Jerusalem). By ancient tradition, preached in Spain after the Crucifixion. A patron saint of Spain (as Santiago); his feast is important throughout Latin America.

9) Seat of Wisdom Statue at St. James Cathedral – Seattle, WA

Carved in marble in Pietrasanta, Italy, this statue of Mary under the title of “Seat of Wisdom” was shipped to the U.S. in 1936 and stood at St. Edward’s Seminary in Kenmore, Wash…

O glorious Apostle, Saint James,who by reason of thy fervent and generous heart, was chosenby Jesus to be witness of His glory on Mount Tabor, and of His ag

Saint James, one of the favored three Apostles, witnessed the Transfiguration and was the first apostle to be martyred.

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Saint James the Greater (i.e. the Elder) was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus. His remains are held in Santiago de Compostela in Galicia (Spain). The traditional pilgrimage to the grave of the saint, known as the Way of St. James (Camino de Santiago), has been the most popular pilgrimage for Western European Catholics from the early Middle Ages onwards.#Repin By:Pinterest++ for iPad#