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St. Apostle James, the Brother of God and First Bishop of Jerusalem.

Ιακώβου του Αδελφοθέου, πρώτου επισκόπου Ιεροσολύμων

Feast day

The memory of St. Apostle James is celebrated every year on October 23. Last feast was on a Thursday. Next feast in 2026 will be a Friday on 8 months 3 weeks.

Fast
fasting day with fish, wine and oil permitted (ichthyos)

The St. Apostle James Day is not a fasting day per se, but in 2026 the date of October 23 falls within a fasting period.

Celebrated first names

Ιάκωβος Jacques (fr), Jacob (fr , en), Jacob (fr , en), Iakovos

Take a look at the ephemeris of the day to see other saints and given names celebrated on the same day.