St James of Numidia Profile. Born: 3rd century in Algeria, Africa. Worked in Algeria. Died: 6 May 259 in Algeria. Feast Day is celebrated on May 6.
St James of Numidia Biography |
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| Date of Birth | 3rd century |
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| Country of Birth | Algeria in Africa |
| Matrimony/Holy Orders | Saints who were Deacons |
| Profession | Deacon |
| Place of Work | Algeria |
| Date of Death | 6 May 259 |
| Place of Death | Algeria |
| Feast Day | May 6 |
| Beatification | |
| Canonization | Pre-Congregation |
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Saint’s Biography
Saint James of Numidia was a deacon in the same church as Saint Marianus. He was imprisoned with him at Cirta, Algeria during the persecutions of Valerian. James’s story was recorded by a fellow prisoner who was not killed. He was tortured and beheaded 6 May 259 at Lambesa, Numidia (Algeria).
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