James’ Missionary Journeys

The Apostle James, the son of Alphaeus, was the brother of the Apostle Matthew. From Jerusalem after Pentecost, his lot fell to preach the Gospel of Christ in the city of Eleutheropolis in Gaza and the surrounding regions. And after that to go to Egypt. He was martyred in the Egyptian city of Ostracina, east of the Nile delta, by pagans who crucified him there.

“With great power in word and in deed, James disseminated the saving news of the incarnate Word of God, destroying idolatry, driving demons out of men, and healing every infirmity and disease in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. His labor and zeal were crowned with great success. Many pagans came to believe in Christ, churches were built and organized, and priests and bishops were ordained…”