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Jacob Baradaeus
Non-Chalcedonian Bishop of Edessa · Syria · On the map · Religious Figures · Lived 505 to 578 · aged 73
Jacob Baradaeus, also known as Jacob bar Addai or Jacob bar Theophilus, was the Bishop of Edessa from 543/544 until his death in 578. He is venerated as a saint in the Oriental Orthodox Churches and his feast day is 31 July.
Jacob Baradaeus is read about 42 times a day, in 22 languages.
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Jacob's missionary efforts helped the non-Chalcedonian Syriac Orthodox Church survive despite persecution, for which it came to bear the name of "Jacobite" Church after its eponymous leader.
Country
Syria
Category
Religious Figures
Type
Religious Figure
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 505 to 578 · aged 73
