SPEAR Factoids about Jacob of Nisibis — ܝܥܩܘܒ ܕܢܨܝܒܝܢ

“First recorded bp. of Nisibis.” 1

In hagiography: Jacob was an important Bishop of Nisibis who built the large church of Nisibis. Ephrem the Syrian was deacon under him. He played an active role in the condemnation of Arius. The preservation of Nisibis when Shapur besieged it was attributed to his prayers.

Syriaca.org URI: http://syriaca.org/person/811

Personal Information

Name variant(s):

Mar Yaʿqub the bishop of Nisibis See factoid page

Mar Jacob the Bishop of Nisibis See factoid page

Death:

Death date: 337/8A. Gr. 649 See factoid page

Sex:

Jacob of Nisibis was male. See factoid page

Events

Jacob of Nisibis died in 337/8 A. Gr. 649 . See factoid page

How to cite:

“Person Page for Jacob of Nisibis — ܝܥܩܘܒ ܕܢܨܝܒܝܢ ,” in SPEAR: Syriac Persons Events and Relations, general editor Daniel L. Schwartz, https://dev.spear-prosop.org/aggregate/person/811.html, 2025-07-01.