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Hierarch
Jacob of Serbia
Saint Jacob, Archbishop of Serbia
New Calendar February 3 Old Calendar February 16
Why they are a saint
Jacob of Serbia, Archbishop of Serbia, is kept among the saints. Jakov was the Serbian Archbishop from 1286 to 1292. Holy hierarchs are venerated because they guarded the faith and shepherded a local church. His name is kept on the calendar with the other holy hierarchs.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Jacob of Serbia as a patron when they bear the name Jacob at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on February 3. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Jacob of Serbia, 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.