St. Jacob of Nisibis
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First bishop of Nisibis, also listed as James. He took part in the Council of Nicaea and is traditionally credited with praying for the death of the heresiarch Anus. He was renowned in the Syriac Church for his learning and holiness and for building a basilica and founding the theological school of Nisibis. Jacob died at Nisibis.
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