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Head Reliquary of Saint Jacob of Nisibis Date And Artist Unknown Museum of The Cathedral of Hildesheim Germany Photographed On 7 December 2011 Bischöfliche Pressestelle Hildesheim
Head Reliquary of Saint Jacob of Nisibis Date And Artist Unknown Museum of The Cathedral of Hildesheim Germany Photographed On 7 December 2011 Bischöfliche Pressestelle Hildesheim

Saint Jacob of Nisibis

Also known as: Jacob of Nusaybin; Jacob of Nisiba; Jacob of Nisibia; James…

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Feast Day

July 15

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

Biography

Saint Jacob of Nisibis, also known as Jacob of Nusaybin, Jacob of Nisiba, Jacob of Nisibia, or James, was a renowned monk and the first bishop of Nisibis in Mesopotamia (modern-day Nusaybin, Turkey). Born in Syria, Saint Jacob lived during the 4th century and is known for his significant contributions to the early Christian Church....