James of Tarentaise

Saint James of Tarentaise was the first bishop of Tarentaise in the Alps and reposed in 429. He was Syrian by origin, as tradition tells, sometimes called Assyrian.

He became a monk with Saint Honoratus at Lerins, and legend says he was secretary to Honoratus, archbishop of Arles. He enlightened the people of the Centrones in the Alps and became the first bishop of the city of Darantasia, now called Tarentaise, naming Marcellus as his successor. He is venerated at Chambery as an Apostle of Savoy in France.

He is a saint of the undivided Church, commemorated on 16 January (new style).