Saint of the Day for November 5
Saint of the Day
James the Just
Jewish bishop of Jerusalem figure in Early Christianity
James the Just, or a variation of James, brother of the Lord, was, according to the New Testament, a brother of Jesus. James was personally known to Paul the Apostle. He was the first leader of the Church of Jerusalem. James was martyred, though the year and manner were disputed; Josephus records his death in 62 AD by being stoned to death on the order of High Priest Ananus ben Ananus, while Hegesippus places his death in 69 AD by being thrown off the pinnacle of the Temple by scribes and Pharisees and then clubbed to death. James, Joses, Simon, and Judas are mentioned as the brothers of Jesus as well as two or more unnamed sisters.
Other saints and blesseds of the day
- Guido Maria ConfortiItalian archbishop, canonized 2011
- Philologus of Sinopeancient Christian saint numbered among the Seventy Disciples
- WethenocWelsh saint
- GuiraudFrench bishop and saint
- TrofimenaRoman Catholic saint
- Saint LieFrench saint
- Comasia3rd or 4th-century Roman saint
Bible Verse of the Day
There are many devices in a man’s heart; nevertheless the counsel of the Lord, that shall stand.
On November 5 the Church remembers several saints and blesseds. Every day of the year has its saints: browse them all in the saints calendar.