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Tomorrow is Saint James: It is believed that he protects the poor, one thing should never be done, and it returns three times worse
The Serbian Orthodox Church and believers tomorrow celebrate Saint Apostle James, son of Zebedee, one of the twelve closest disciples of Jesus Christ. He is also known among the people as Saint Apostle James, or James the Elder, to distinguish him from another apostle of the same name.
TL;DR
- Saint James, son of Zebedee, was one of the twelve closest disciples of Jesus Christ.
- He was the brother of John the Apostle and left his fishing livelihood to follow Christ.
- James was a witness to significant events in Christ's life, including the Transfiguration and the prayer in Gethsemane.
- He preached the Gospel to Jews and beyond, with traditions suggesting he reached Spain.
- His relics are believed to be in Santiago de Compostela Cathedral, a major Christian pilgrimage site.
- Saint James is considered the first apostle to die a martyr's death around 44 AD in Jerusalem.
- He is seen in folk belief as a protector of the righteous, the poor, and those who suffer injustice.
- Tradition advises against arguments, gossip, and injustice on his feast day, as any wrongdoing is believed to return threefold.