The Church of Santiago de Compostella, Spain.
This famous
Catholic Church dedicated to St. James the Muslim-Slayer (Santiago Matamoros)
houses the glorious Apostle's Holy Relics.
St. James,
called the Greater, preached the Gospel in Judea, Samaria, and Spain. On his
return to Jerusalem, Herod condemned him to death: he was beheaded in 42. His
body was conveyed to Compostella (field of stars) in Spain, and is venerated by
many pilgrims.
Be Thou, O
Lord, the Sanctifier and Protector of Thy people: so that defended by the aid
of Thine Apostle James, they may please Thee in their manner of life, and serve
Thee in peace of soul. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, Who liveth and
reigneth with Thee, in the unity of the Holy Ghost, God, world without end.
Amen.
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