St. James the Greater, Apostle of Compostela - AOSTG

by Br Arturo Olivas OFS

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St. James the Greater, Apostle of Compostela - AOSTG

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Br Arturo Olivas OFS

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Painting - Retablos

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St. James was called the “Greater” to distinguish him from his brother James (the Lesser) who was younger. Both were disciples and apostles of Christ. The name Santiago is a Spanish corruption of San Diego, St. James. According to tradition Santiago preached in Spain and although he died in the Holy Land his body was miraculously transported to Spain where it was buried at Compostela. The cathedral built at Compostela became the greatest pilgrimage site in all of Spain and Europe. In the ninth century he appeared to the Spanish in their battle against the Moors at Clavijo dressed in armor upon a white horse and wielding a sword and banner. He helped rally the Spanish to victory and since then the Church Militant has used him as a symbol in its fight against the infidel.

The Spanish brought their devotion to Santiago to the New World as patron of Spain and soldiers of the conquest where he miraculously appeared in battles against the native peoples. Eventually, Spanish and Mexican settlers brought him to New Mexico where he again appeared during battles against native people. New Mexican artists called santeros painted his image on pine panels with natural pigments and sealed with pinon sap varnish. In this retablo of Santiago, the saint represents the fight against injustice, ignorance, and intolerance and for these causes he is invoked.

His feast day is July 25th.

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