Jacob of Nisibis
Syrian saint
b. 3rd century · d. 338
Jacob of Nisibis, also known as Jacob of Mygdonia, Jacob the Great, and James of Nisibis, was a hermit, grazer and the bishop of Nisibis until his death.
Related people
- Ephrem the Syrian teacher of · traditional
Events
Commemorated
Places
- Nisibis death
How we know
Recorded as a historical figure.
- The Seven Ecumenical Councils (NPNF series 2 vol. 14) 1 claim — First Council of Nicaea
- Ecclesiastical History 1 claim — The siege of Nisibis