Holy Apostle James, the Brother of St. John the Theologian, Troparion, Tone III
O holy apostle James/ entreat the merciful God// that He grant to our souls remission of transgressions.
Hymns
Wednesday May 13, 2026 / April 30, 2026
Or this troparion, in the same tone
Thou wast a chosen apostle of Christ/ and the only brother of the beloved Theologian,/ O most lauded James./ Ask thou remission of sins for those who hymn thee,// and great mercy for our souls.
Kontakion, Tone II: "Seeking the highest..."
Hearing the voice of God calling thee,/ thou didst disdain the love of thy father,/ and with thy kinsman thou didst hasten after Christ, O glorious James./ And with him thou wast counted worthy to behold// the divine transfiguration of the Lord.