St. James les

Inside Paintings - South Wall

St. James (Lesser)

1. Call to Apostleship

Biblical Reference: Matthew 10:2-4, Mark 3:16-19, Luke 6:14-16

Description: St. James, son of Alphaeus, was chosen by Jesus to be one of the twelve apostles.

2. Witness to Jesus' Resurrection

Description: After Jesus’ resurrection, St. James was among the apostles who witnessed the risen Christ. According to 1 Corinthians 15:7, Jesus appeared specifically to James.

3. Leadership in the Early Church

Description: St. James the Less is often identified with James, the brother of Jesus, who became a leader in the early Church in Jerusalem. He played a crucial role in the Council of Jerusalem (Acts 15), where he supported the decision that Gentile converts to Christianity did not need to follow the Mosaic Law.

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5. Martyrdom of St. Jude

Historical Reference: Early Christian traditions and writings

Description: According to tradition, St. James the Less was martyred for his faith. There are varying accounts of his martyrdom, with one popular tradition stating that he was thrown from the pinnacle of the Temple in Jerusalem and then beaten to death with a fuller’s club.