Ιακώβου του Αλφαίου Αποστόλου
Feast day
The memory of St Apôtre Jacques is celebrated every year on October 9. Last feast was on a Thursday. Next feast in 2026 will be a Friday on 8 months 1 week.
Fast
fasting day with fish, wine and oil permitted (ichthyos)
The St Apôtre Jacques Day is not a fasting day per se, but in 2026 the date of October 9 falls within a fasting period.
Take a look at the ephemeris of the day to see other saints and given names celebrated on the same day.