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Why Is James the Apostle the Patron Saint of Spain? the Reason for Its Relevance in the History of Our Country
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Santiago de Zebedeo , also called Santiago el Mayor, is the patron of many localities throughout the world, although he stands out especially as patron of Galicia and Spain . According to various oral traditions, this apostle of Jesus Christ would have arrived at the Roman Betica, then touring the Roman road between Italica and Mérida, to continue towards Coimbra and Braga, finishing his journey in Iria Flavia, current Padrón, in Galicia.After a…
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According to the legends, it is said that Saint James preached the gospel in Hispania as well as in the Holy Land. After his martyrdom at the hands of Herod Agrippa, his followers transported his body by sea to Galicia and carried his remains to Santiago de Compostela for burial. The location of the grave is believed to have been rediscovered by bishop Theodemir of Iria. 🙏🏻 Feast of Saint James 2025 Date and Significance: All You Need To Know …
The leader of the PP and former president of the Xunta, Alberto Núñez Feijóo, celebrates this Friday July 25 the Day of Galicia, 'the one of the thousand rivers and two seas'. ...
Europe begins to eliminate holidays: who will dare to propose it in Spain?These are the Spanish beaches that dominate the ranking of the 10 best and most economical beaches in Europe, according to a studyOn 25 July, Santiago Apostol Day, it has allowed some communities to enjoy a summer bridge, while they are already preparing for the next national holiday of the labor calendar of 2025.Although some regions such as Navarra, Galicia, Basque Count…
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Alerta DigitalFew figures concentrate in themselves so many centuries of history. His name has not only resounded in the silence of prayer or in the solemnity of prayer.
Who was St. James the Major? St. James the Major was one of the twelve apostles chosen by Jesus Christ to spread the Gospel. Born in Bethsaida, Galilee, James was the son of Zebedee and Salome, and brother of John the Evangelist. Together with his brother, James was among the first disciples to follow Jesus, abandoning his fishing activity. He is often represented with a pilgrim's staff and a shell, symbols of his journey of faith and of the pil…
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