Saint · 25-50
Jacob
Righteous Jacob
New Calendar December 15 Old Calendar December 28
Why they are a saint
The Righteous Jacob is mentioned in the book of Genesis, chapters 25-50. He had a dream of a ladder (Genesis 28:12-17). Venerated as righteous, one who pleased God by a holy life in the world.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Jacob as a patron when they bear the name Jacob at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 15.
Prayer
O holy Jacob, 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.