The answer is unknown. Perhaps he was taller that Saint James the Lesser, perhaps James the Greater was called by Our Lord before James the Lesser.
Saint James is known as "the Greater" to distinguish him from another apostle, James the Lesser. The title of "the Greater" is usually interpreted as referring to his prominent role and close relationship with Jesus during his ministry.
St. James is called James the Greater to distinguish him from another apostle named James, who is known as James the Lesser. The title "Greater" is not a reflection of his importance or influence, but simply a way to differentiate between the two apostles named James.
Saint James the Greater was named a saint for his role as one of Jesus' twelve apostles and for his dedication to spreading the Christian faith. According to tradition, he was the first apostle to be martyred for his beliefs. His ministry and martyrdom led to his recognition as a saint in the Catholic Church.
Saint James, also known as James the Greater, was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus. He preached the Gospel in Spain and was martyred in Jerusalem. His relics were later transferred to Compostela, Spain, where the city of Santiago de Compostela was built in his honor. Over time, he became venerated as a saint due to his role in spreading Christianity and his martyrdom.
Saint James the Greater was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ. Before becoming an apostle, he was a fisherman by trade.
Saint James the Greater was one of the Twelve Apostles chosen by Jesus Christ to spread his teachings. He is known as the patron saint of pilgrims and is believed to have preached the gospel in Spain.
There are two apostles named James - James the Greater and James the Lesser. Both were probably born in Galilee
St. James the Greater, brother of the apostle John, is the patron Saint of Spain
There are a number of saints named James so you need to be more specific.
Saint Santiago is the patron saint of Spain. This is many Spanish cities use the name Santiago. His feast day is on July 25th.
Saint James the Greater was one of the Twelve Apostles and the brother of Saint John the Apostle. He was martyred in AD 44. Saint James the Lesser was also one of the Twelve Apostles and the author of the Epistle of James in the New Testament. He was the son of Alphaeus and is often referred to as "James the Less" to distinguish him from James the Greater.
To which James are you referring? There are two apostles named James - James the Greater and James the Lesser. We have no birth dates on either but they were probably born early in the 1st century AD
James the Greater lived in the first century AD.
There were two apostles named James - the Lesser and the Greater. We know nothing about when they were born but they were probably close to the age of Our Lord Jesus Christ.
Saint James, also known as James the Greater, was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus. He preached the Gospel in Spain and was martyred in Jerusalem. His relics were later transferred to Compostela, Spain, where the city of Santiago de Compostela was built in his honor. Over time, he became venerated as a saint due to his role in spreading Christianity and his martyrdom.
The symbol of Saint James, known as the scallop shell, represents pilgrimage and is associated with the Camino de Santiago in Spain. Pilgrims traveling to the shrine of Saint James in Santiago de Compostela would wear or carry scallop shells as a sign of their journey.
There are a number of saints named James. Please be specific.
Saint James the Greater died by being stabbed with a sword by King Herod Agrippa I in the year 44 at Jerusalem.