St Jacob, first bishop of Nisibis, took part in the Council of Nicaea. He was renowned in the Syriac Church for his learning and holiness, and for building a basilica and founding the theological school of Nisibis. His relics are preserved at Edessa.
Jacob died at Nisibis in 338. His Feast Day is July 15.
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