(Catholic Online) James a Christian was a favorite of King Yezdigerd I of Persia (Iran) who reigned from 399-420 abandoning his faith in Jesus, during the persecution of Christians, when King Yezdigerd I died, James repented of his sin in denying Jesus and rededicated himself to Christ, announcing to the new King of Persia, his faith in Jesus!
When James subsequently refused to deny Jesus, he was sentenced to death by having his body cut apart piece-by-piece beginning with his fingers and then beheaded.
- Jesus: “Do not fear those who kill the body but can not kill the soul, rather fear Him (Almighty God) who can destroy both soul and body in Hell.” –Matthew 10:28
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