Church of Saint James the Greater, Catholic church in Česká Kamenice, Czech Republic.

The Church of Saint James the Greater is a Catholic church in Česká Kamenice, identifiable by its tower that marks the town center at Jakubské náměstí square. The structure displays the typical layout of a church building with a nave and altar area designed for worship and religious gatherings.

Foundation walls date from the 12th century, though the church is first documented in 1352; it became a parish church in the 14th century and a deanery church in 1622. The original single-nave building was burned and demolished in 1444 by troops of the Lusatian Six Cities. Rebuilt in 1562 and again in 1604–1605 under builder Peter Patzenhauer, with stonework by Valentin Vollde; the tower, raised 1552–1555, stood separately as part of the town fortifications until 1604.

The church is a deanery church, raised to that rank in 1622. Its furnishings include a main altar from around 1797 with Dominik Kindermann's painting of the Beheading of St James, and a carved Rococo baptismal font from the second quarter of the 18th century. In the crypt below, eight coffins hold the remains of the lords of Vartenberk.

The church is located centrally at Jakubské náměstí and is easily reached on foot when walking through the town center of Česká Kamenice. Visitors should note that religious services take place at set times, so it is helpful to check in advance whether the building is open for a visit.

The tower was built in 1552–1555 as a watchtower of the town fortifications and stood separately until the 1604 church rebuilding joined it to the nave. A tower keeper lived in it and warned the town of fires and approaching enemies.