Monday, February 11, 2008

St. James the Greater, Patron of Pilgrims



Tradition holds St, James preached the Gospel in Spain before returning to Judea, where he was killed by Herod. His body was, legend says, miraculously transported back to Spain. In art, St. James is often depicted as a pilgrim carrying a staff and a bottle of water and dressed in heavy walking boots, a cloak, and a large hat.

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