Venerable
Venerable James the Hermit
November 26 Old CalendarDecember 9 New Calendar
Life
James was from Syria, a disciple of Saint Maron (February 14) and a contemporary of Saint Symeon the Stylite. He struggled under the open sky and fed on soaked lentils. He performed great miracles and even raised the dead by the name of Christ. Emperor Leo asked him for his opinion about the Council of Chalcedon. He reposed peacefully in 457.
From the Prologue from Ochrid by St. Nikolai Velimirovich, November 26. Translated by Marcian Sakarya, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Also commemorated on November 26
The full reading for November 26 includes the hymn of praise, a reflection, a contemplation and a homily.
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