The eldest son of Joseph’s first marriage, Apostle James The Brother of Our Lord is celebrated with Joseph and King David in the days following Nativity. He accompanied the Holy Family into Egypt and returned with them to Israel. After the Lord’s Ascension, James became the first bishop of Jerusalem, greatly esteemed by Christians and Jews alike. Because he preached the godliness of Jesus, he was thrown from the roof of Jerusalem Temple, becoming a martyr. He is celebrated Oct 23 and Dec 31.