Life and Martyrdom
- c. 5 AD β 30 AD: James, son of Alphaeus, called βthe Lessβ (possibly younger or shorter), was an Apostle with a low profile in the Gospels.
- 30β62 AD: Post-Pentecost, James preached in Jerusalem, possibly leading the church there (sometimes conflated with James, brother of Jesus). In 62 AD, Jewish historian Josephus and Hegesippus report he was martyredβstoned or clubbedβby Jewish leaders for his faith.
Burial and Tomb Development
- 62 AD: Buried in Jerusalem, likely near his martyrdom site.
- 4thβ9th Centuries: Tradition says his relics, with Philipβs, were moved to Rome, possibly under Pope Pelagius I (6th century), to the Basilica of the Holy Apostles (Santi Apostoli).
- 9th Century β Present: The relics rest in a crypt beneath the altar, shared with Philip, in a porphyry urn. The basilica, rebuilt in the 15th and 18th centuries, preserves this tomb.
Timeline
- c. 5 AD: Born in Galilee.
- c. 30 AD: Joins the Apostles.
- 30β62 AD: Preaches in Jerusalem.
- 62 AD: Martyred and buried in Jerusalem.
- 4thβ9th Centuries: Relics transferred to Rome.
- 9th Century: Enshrined in Basilica of the Holy Apostles.
Current Status
The Basilica of the Holy Apostles houses Jamesβ and Philipβs relics in a shared crypt, a modest site of devotion. The transferβs timing is uncertain, but the basilicaβs claim is longstanding.
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