Glossary

A priest and educator who was the most widely known and respected leader of the Anglo-Catholic movement in the 19th century. Feast day: March 22.

Also known as James the Just. In the Gospels according to Matthew and Mark, and in the epistle to the Galatians, James of Jerusalem is referred to as the brother of Jesus. Feast day: Oct. 23.

One of the 12 apostles of Jesus. Brother of John, son of Zebedee, also known as James the Greater to distinguish him from the other apostle with the same name. Patron saint of Spain, and the first apostle to be martyred. Feast day: July 25.

One of the 12 apostles of Jesus, and the son of Alphaeus. Also known as James the Less to distinguish him from James the apostle, brother of John the apostle. Feast day: May 1, along with the Apostle Philip.

A fourth-century Italian scholar and monastic, who translated the Scriptures into Latin. Feast day: Sept. 30.

An eighth-century Syrian monk, priest and theologian. Feast day: Dec. 4.

Prophetic forerunner of Jesus. Born to Elizabeth, a kinswoman of the Virgin Mary. He baptized many, including Jesus, and was later beheaded by Herod Antipas. Feast day: June 24.

Brother of James and son of Zebedee. Regarded as the author of the Gospel and epistles that bear his name, and of the Book of Revelation. Believed to be the only apostle who was not martyred. Feast day: Dec. 27.

An 18th-century abolitionist, born into slavery in Delaware, who became the first African-American priest. Feast day: Feb. 13.

Husband of the Virgin Mary, known as the Guardian of Our Lord and patron saint of workers. Feast day: March 19.