James of Manug was a Christian martyr hailing from the Absu region of Lower Egypt. After completing his studies in Absu, he traveled to Farama, where he openly declared his Christian faith during a time of intense persecution. Alongside two companions, Abraham and John of Samanoud, he faced execution for his religious convictions. His martyrdom involved several brutal stages, including the removal of his tongue and the loss of his sight, before he was ultimately beheaded.