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James (brother of John) also known as James the Greater died a martyr's death "by the sword" at the hands of Herod Agrippa I around 44 AD.

"It was about this time that King Herod arrested some who belonged to the church, intending to persecute them. He had James, the brother of John, put to death with the sword." - Acts 12:1-2

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Where did St. James the Greater die?

St. James the Greater was stabbed with a sword by King Herod Agrippa I in 44 at Jerusalem.


How did Saint James the Greater die?

St. James the Greater was stabbed with a sword in 44 AD by King Herod.


What year did St. James the Greater die?

St. James was stabbed with a sword by King Herod Agrippa I in 44 AD at Jerusalem.


How did James the Greater die?

St. James was stabbed with a sword by King Herod Agrippa I in 44 at Jerusalem.


When is St. James the Greater's feast day?

Nobody really knows when st James the greater was canonized.


Where did St. James the Less die?

St. James the Greater was arrested and killed shortly after Our Lord's resurrection by Herod with a sword. It probably occurred in or near Jerusalem.


When did Saint James the Apostle die?

St. James the Greater was stabbed to death by King Herod Agripa in 44 AD.


When was Church of St. James the Greater - Bristol - created?

Church of St. James the Greater - Bristol - was created in 1857.


What was the nicknames of the apostles?

St. John is known as the evangelist. There are two St. James the lesser and the greater. St. James the lesser is known as the lust and the greater is known as the elder.


When is the feast day of Saint James the Apostle?

St. James the Greater - July 25 St. James the Lesser - May 3


When did James St Clair die?

James St Clair died in 1762.


Did the Saint James marry?

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.