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Saint
Jacob of Evia
Righteous Jacob of Evia
New Calendar November 22 Old Calendar December 5
Why they are a saint
Righteous Jacob of Evia is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on November 22. Venerated as righteous, one who pleased God by a holy life in the world; little else about his life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Jacob of Evia as a patron when they bear the name Jacob at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on November 22.
Prayer
O holy Jacob of Evia, pray to God for us.
A short general prayer to a saint, not a liturgical text. No public-domain troparion for this saint is included.