Saint James of Numidia

Also known as: James of Lambesa
James of Lambaesis
Memorial: 30 April
Profile: Deacon in the same church as Saint Marian, and imprisoned with him at Cirta (modern Constantine, Algeria) in the persecutions of Valerian. Tortured over several days to force him from his faith. During this torment he had a dream that showed him final triumph. Martyred with Saint Marian, Agapius, Secindinus, and hundreds of others. His story was recorded by a fellow prisoner who was not martyred.
Died: tortured and beheaded 6 May 259 at Lambesa, Numidia (Algeria)
Canonized: Pre-Congregation
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