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Apr 18, 2016 · Legends say that the remains of St James were transported from Jerusalem to Galicia, where he was buried in the small city of Pradon, and later transported to the church in Santiago de Compostela, which is now one of the most important religious centers in all of Europe.
- Natalia Klimczak
Saint James is the patron saint of Spain and, according to tradition, what are believed to be his remains are held in Santiago de Compostela in Galicia. He is also known as James, son of Zebedee, Saint James the Great, Saint James the Greater, Saint James the Elder, or Saint Jacob or Santiago.
Oct 30, 2018 · This is it: this is where St. James is buried. You’re surrounded by penitent pilgrims whispering prayers in this poorly lit room, and your eyes are directed toward a bright silver sarcophagus at the end of a narrow chute.
The cathedral is the reputed burial place of Saint James the Great, one of the apostles of Jesus Christ. It is also among the remaining churches in the world built over the tomb of an apostle, the other ones being St Peter's Basilica in Vatican City , St Thomas Cathedral Basilica in Chennai , India and Basilica of St. John in Izmir , Turkey .
In the early 9th century his tomb was purportedly discovered in what is now Santiago de Compostela, and a church was built on the site of his tomb. In the Middle Ages his relics attracted Christian pilgrims from all over Europe.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
The 25th of July marks the day of the patron saint of Spain: Santiago Apostle. The celebration takes place in different towns and cities both in Spain and Latin America. The date refers to the day in which the body of the Pilgrim’s patron was transferred to Santiago de Compostela.
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Dec 30, 2022 · In the early ninth century, the Asturian King Alfonso II and Bishop Theodemir of Iria (Padrón) unearthed the tomb of St. James, the son of Zebedee. To some extent, this discovery could not have been foreseen. According to St. Jerome, each of the Lord’s twelve apostles was buried where he had preached the Gospel.
