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Saint James the Apostle (James the Greater) is the Patron Saint of Spain and of Spanish conquistadors. His name usually translates into Spanish as "Santiago" (hence the name of the Chilean capital, Santiago de Nuevo Extremuda de Chile) or sometimes "San Diego." San Diego, California, however, takes its name from the medieval Saint Didactus of Alcalá the Incorruptible. According to Wikipedia, his patronage extends to veterinarians, equestrians, furriers, tanners, and pharmacists. He also serves a patron saint of these places: Acoma Pueblo, Galicia, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Spain, Santiago de Querétaro, and Sahuayo. Despite his early martyrdom (Acts 12:2, circa AD 44), Spanish tradition holds that Saint James actually conducted a very early mission across the Mediterranean to Spain. Legend holds that he appeared miraculously during the reconquista of Spain from the Islamic caliphate as Santiago Matamoros (Saint James the Moor-slayer).
Saint James the Less (James the Just), a "brother of Jesus" (more accurately an adopted or step-brother considering that God the Father begat Jesus through His mother, the Blessed Virgin Mary), also ranks among the twelve Apostles.
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Who is the saint of generosity?
As per the Patron Saint Index, there is no patron saint of generosity.
Who is the patron saint of Basque country?
The patron saint of the Basque country is St. Ignatius of Loyola.
What is St. Ignatius of Loyola the patron saint of?
Ignatius is a foremost patron saint of soldiers, the Society of Jesus, the Basque Country, and the provinces of Gipuzkoa and Biscay.
What is Ignatius the patron saint of?
Please specify which Ignatius you are referring to as there are several.
Who is the patron saint of the dead?
Saint Gertrude is the patron saint of the dead. Michael the Archangel and Margaret (or Marina) of Antioch are the patron saints of death. Joseph of is the patron saint of happy death. Andrew Avellino is the patron saint of sudden death
What was Saint Ignatius famous for?
There are a number of saints named Ignatius so you need to be more specific. For example: Ignatius of Loyola or Ignatius of Antioch.
Who is the patron saint of discernment?
There are several: St. Ignatius Loyola, St. Alphonsus Ligouri and St. Rita of Cascia.
What saint was killed by lions?
St. Ignatius of Antioch was devoured by lions in the Roman Colosseum.
What is Saint Ignatius of Loyola the patron saint of?
Ignatius of Loyola is the patron saint of:Alava, SpainBasque countryBilbao, Spain, diocese ofBizkaia, SpainGipuzkoa, SpainGuipuscoa, SpainGuipuzcoa, SpainJesuit OrderJesuitsmilitary ordinariate of the PhilippinesretreatsSociety of JesussoldiersSpiritual ExercisesVizcaya, SpainWorld Youth Day 2011
What is St. Ignatius the patron saint of?
Ignatius of Loyola is the patron saint of: •Basque country •Bilbao, Spain, diocese of •Bizkaia, Spain •Gipuzkoa, Spain •Guipuscoa, Spain •Guipúzcoa, Spain •Jesuit Order •Jesuits •military ordinariate of the Philippines
Why is Saint Ignatius celebrated?
Which Saint Ignatius? There are several.
Who is the patron saint of women?
The patron saints of women are St. Margaret of Antioch and St. Mary Magdalene.
