St. James the Lesser St. Paul tells us he was a witness of the Resurrection of Christ; he is also a "pillar" of the Church, whom St. Paul consulted about the Gospel. First Biography Second Biography Third Biography and Picture Fourth Biography Images of St. James the Lesser Picture - 15th Century Picture Stained glass window, England James, the Lesser or Younger, son of Alpheus and Mary: Because his body was sawed in pieces, the saw became his apostolic symbol.