Saint James the Less (Apostle)
Cousin of Jesus and first bishop of Jerusalem, James the Less was nicknamed the Just for his exemplary virtue. A member of the Essenes and a…
Patronage
Jerusalem
3 saints
Saint James the Less (Apostle)
Apostle and first bishop of Jerusalem, James the Less is the author of a major canonical epistle. Identified as the 'brother of the Lord' (h…
Saint Stephen (First Martyr)
The first martyr of Christianity, Saint Stephen saw his body miraculously discovered in 415 by the priest Lucian following the visions of Ga…
Frequently asked questions
Who is the patron saint of Jerusalem?
The patron saints of Jerusalem include: Saint James the Less (Apostle), Saint James the Less (Apostle) and Saint Stephen (First Martyr).
Which saint should you pray to for Jerusalem?
For Jerusalem, you can pray to: Saint James the Less (Apostle), Saint James the Less (Apostle) and Saint Stephen (First Martyr).