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St. James the Greater

6401 Wade St., Saint Louis, MO 63139

About St. James the Greater

St. James the Greater is a Catholic church located at 6401 Wade St., Saint Louis, MO, 63139. You can reach St. James the Greater at +13146450167.

St. James the Greater is one of 125 churches we list in Saint Louis, among 8,687 across Missouri. It falls within St. Louis city and the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. It is counted among 32 Catholic churches in Saint Louis, part of 616 in the Catholic tradition across Missouri.

Patron saint of St. James the Greater

Saint James the Greater

James the Greater, Apostle

Feast day: Jul 25

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Where is St. James the Greater located?

St. James the Greater is located at 6401 Wade St., Saint Louis, MO, 63139. The building sits at coordinates 38.61035, -90.29185, placing it in Saint Louis, MO 63139.

Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.

Address
6401 Wade St., Saint Louis, MO, 63139
Coordinates
38.610351, -90.291845
Latitude
38.610351
Longitude
-90.291845
Directions
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What to expect at a service at St. James the Greater

Roman Catholic parishes follow a structured liturgy called the Mass, celebrated worldwide in the same order.

  • Mass lasts about an hour and includes Scripture readings, a homily, hymns, and Holy Communion.
  • Visitors are welcome. Only baptized Catholics in good standing receive Communion; others come forward with arms crossed for a blessing.
  • Dress is modest but not formal — business casual is typical for Sunday Mass.

Generalized notes for first-time visitors. Individual churches vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.

Questions and answers about St. James the Greater

What denomination is St. James the Greater?
This church is part of the Catholic tradition.
Where is St. James the Greater located?
St. James the Greater is located at 6401 Wade St., Saint Louis, MO, 63139.
Who is the patron saint of St. James the Greater?
Saint James the Greater (James the Greater, Apostle). Feast day: Jul 25.

Photographs of St. James the Greater

Châsse de saint Remacle de Stavelot, KIK-IRPA km003927.jpg
Châsse de saint Remacle de Stavelot, KIK-IRPA km003927 · CC BY 4.0
Louisiana purchase exposition, St. Louis, 1904 (1904) (14783387275).jpg
Louisiana purchase exposition, St. Louis, 1904 (1904) (14783... · No restrictions
Michele Giambono - Polyptych of St James - WGA8948.jpg
Michele Giambono - Polyptych of St James - WGA8948 · Public domain
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St. Jacques-le-Majeur (Clermont) 096 · CC BY-SA 4.0
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St. Jacques-le-Majeur (Clermont) 100 · CC BY-SA 4.0
St. James Roman Catholic Church, Crosstown, Missouri.jpg
St. James Roman Catholic Church, Crosstown, Missouri · CC BY-SA 3.0
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Wittersheim StUlrich 31.JPG · Public domain

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