Saint James the Great – Saturday Cappuccino with the Saints – Episode #52

 

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James the Great: Apostle, Martyr, and the Patron Saint of Spain

Episode #52

 

Welcome to another episode of Saturday Cappuccino with the Saints. And this week, we are going to focus on a Great Saint.  In fact, he is so Great it even shows up in his name – Saint James the Great. 

 

This week we will step into the sweeping story of Saint James the Great, one of Jesus’ closest disciples and the patron saint of Spain. This episode traces his journey from the shores of Galilee to the far reaches of Iberia, exploring his early life, missionary travels, his martyrdom in Jerusalem in 44 AD (the first Apostle to lose his life for the Faith), and the miraculous rise of his shrine at Santiago de Compostela.

 

Discover how Saint James became a symbol of faith, pilgrimage, and national identity—his role in the Reconquista as Santiago Matamoros, the legendary “Moor Slayer,” the global phenomenon of the Camino de Santiago, and the breathtaking ritual of the Botafumeiro swinging through the cathedral.

 

And we also will sort out the centuries‑long confusion between the multiple Saints named James in the New Testament; there are a lot of Jimmys in the Bible.  It is going to be a fascinating episode. 

 

So, whether you’re a pilgrim, historian, believer, or just like an amazing tale of adventure, this episode brings to life one of Christianity’s most enduring figures.

 

You won’t want to miss it!