Saint James of Tumane

A life of faith

James was born as Radoje Arsović in Kušići near Ivanjica in 1894. He studied in France and worked in diplomatic service before seeking monastic life with Bishop Nikolai Velimirović. As a novice, he accepted ordinary monastery duties, including cleaning and preparing food. He edited the Christian Missionary and preached before and during the Second World War. During the war he lived at Ljubostinja Monastery. His received life records that he died after a severe beating at Rabrovo in February 1946 and was buried at Tumane in accordance with his wishes.

The Eastern Orthodox Church remembers saints in prayer and commemoration. Their lives offer examples for Christians learning to live their faith.

A reflection

Useful work does not lose its value when the task is small. Help with a practical job that someone else normally carries.

Read the Orthodox source

Serbian Orthodox Church Typikon 2023, calendar page 11

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