Venerable (Monastic)5th century

Venerable James the Solitary of Syria

Also known as James the Hermit

A disciple of Saint Maron who lived on a mountain near Cyrrhus in severe asceticism, enduring illness, chains, fasting, and constant prayer.

Feast Day
November 26
Their life

A disciple of Saint Maron who lived on a mountain near Cyrrhus in severe asceticism, enduring illness, chains, fasting, and constant prayer.

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Sources: OCA Synaxarion (oca.org), Lives of the Saints