| Saint James Intercisus | |
|---|---|
| Born | Persia |
| Died | 421 Persia |
| Honored in | Eastern Orthodox Church |
| Feast | November 27 |
Saint James Intercisus (died 421) is a Persian saint. His surname, Intercisus, is derived from the Latin word for "cut into pieces," which refers to the manner of his martyrdom: he was slowly cut into twenty-eight pieces. He survived this loss of limbs before being ultimately beheaded.
Tradition states that he was a military officer and courtier to Yazdegerd I who had apostatized after this ruler began to persecute Christians. Under the influence of his Christian family, however, he expressed his faith to Yazdegerd's successor, Bahram V, and was tortured and killed.[1] His death started the Roman-Sassanid War (421-422). He was killed in Jondishapur. The ruins of this city are near Dezful, Iran.
The Church of St. James Intercisus in the Armenian Quarter of Jerusalem is dedicated to him.[2]
The Monastery of St. Jacob Persian in Sireţi, Străşeni Moldova is dedicated to him.
The Monastery of St. Jacob Persian in Deddeh, Lebanon is dedicated to him.
His feast day is November 27.