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St. Jacob of Nisibis

Born: Syrian Died: c.338 at Nisibis, Mesopotamia (modern Nusaybin, Turkey) of natural causes, relics at Edessa, Mesopotamia (modern Sanliurfa, Turkey). Also known as James of Nisibis, Jacob of Nusaybin Monk. First bishop of Nisibis, Mesopotamia (modern Nusaybin, Turkey) from 309 until his death. Spiritual director of Saint Ephrem of Syria. Participated in the Council of […]

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