Apostle James (son of Alphaeus)
Apostle
Commemorated June 30 · October 9
The Holy Apostle James was the son of Alphaeus and one of the twelve . He was the brother of the holy Evangelist Matthew . The Church commemorates the Apostle James on October 9 , and on June 30 with the Synaxis of the Glorious and All-Praiseworthy Twelve Apostles of Christ .
Troparion
O holy apostle James, entreat the Merciful God that He may grant the remission of sins to our souls.
Kontakion
As a most bright star the church hath for ever acquired thee, O apostle James, being enlightened with the grant of a multitude of thy miracles wherefore we call unto Christ: Save, O Greatly-merciful, those who in faith honour the memory of Thine apostle.
Source: OrthodoxWiki
