The Bible does not mention where St. James (the Greater) was born. It does mention that his brother was John and his father was Zebedee.
St. James the Apostle is believed to have been born around 1 AD.
St. Mark the Apostle is believed to have been born in Cyrene, an ancient Greek city in North Africa, particularly in present-day Libya.
James the Less was called so to distinguish him from the other Apostle James, who was the brother of John. It is believed that he may have been younger or of shorter stature compared to the other James.
Saint Mark the Apostle was traditionally believed to have been born around the year 5 AD.
St. Bartholomew is believed to have been born in Cana of Galilee in the 1st century AD.
St. James the Greater, one of the Twelve Apostles, is primarily remembered for being the brother of John the Apostle and for being one of the first disciples called by Jesus. He is also known for being the first apostle to be martyred.
St. James the Apostle Anglican Church was created in 1955.
St James the Apostle Primary School was created in 1982.
St James the Apostle Primary School's motto is 'Learning with Strength and in Gentleness'.
St. Mark the Apostle is believed to have been born in Cyrene, an ancient Greek city in North Africa, particularly in present-day Libya.
St. James the Greater - July 25 St. James the Lesser - May 3
St. Paul, St. Peter, St. John, St. Jude all wrote epistles. St. James also wrote an epistle but it is uncertain if he was James the greater, James the lesser or another James.
As far as is known, neither St. James the Greater nor St. James the Lesser were married. St. Peter appears to have been the only apostle who was married.
James the Greater - July 25James the Lesser - May 3
Before becoming a disciple, James worked as a fisherman with his brother John in their family business.
James the Less was called so to distinguish him from the other Apostle James, who was the brother of John. It is believed that he may have been younger or of shorter stature compared to the other James.
St. Bartholomew is believed to have been born in Cana of Galilee in the 1st century AD.
According to tradition, the apostle Mark was martyred in Alexandria, Egypt, where he was dragged through the streets until he died.