Saint James is shown as a pilgrim, dressed in a traveler's cloak and wide-brimmed hat, with a walking staff and satchel. These symbols reflect his mission as one of the first apostles to spread the Gospel far beyond Jerusalem. Often associated with the Camino de Santiago, James is a patron of pilgrims and travelers. His steadfast commitment to the teachings of Christ, even to the point of martyrdom, continues to inspire the faithful to walk boldly in faith and proclaim the Word.