Feast day · July 15

Saint Jacob, bishop of Nisibis

Saint Jacob, bishop of Nisibis

Saint Jacob, bishop of Nisibis, was an influential 4th-century bishop in Mesopotamia. He participated in the First Council of Nicaea and was known for his defense of orthodoxy. Jacob was revered for his miracles, prophecy, and ascetic life. He is considered the founder of the Church in Nisibis and is honored as a patron of scholars.

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