The Apostolic Age

Saint James the Son of Alphaeus 1st century

Apostle of the Twelve

Commemorated

October 9

Lived

1st century

One of the Twelve, named in the apostolic lists as James the son of Alphaeus. The Church keeps his memory as a witness to the apostolic foundation. See Matthew 10:3; Luke 6:15.

Holy James the Son of Alphaeus, pray to God for us.