The life of St Jacob of Persia
Confessing Christ before the king, he was martyred by having his fingers, toes, and limbs severed one by one, giving thanks through every wound, and was at last beheaded.
St Jacob of Persia
Greatmartyr Jacob of Persia
A Christian of high rank at the fourth-century Persian court who, out of fear and favor, sacrificed with the king and denied Christ; the rebuke of his mother and wife broke his heart and he returned weeping to the Lord.
Feast day
Coming feasts: Friday, November 27, 2026
The name day for Jacob
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Questions
- When is the feast day of St Jacob of Persia?
- The Orthodox Church commemorates St Jacob of Persia on November 27 on the New Calendar and December 10 on the Old Calendar.
- Whose name day is the feast of St Jacob of Persia?
- It is the name day for those named Jacob.
- When is the feast of St Jacob of Persia in 2026?
- In 2026, on the New Calendar, it falls on Friday, November 27.
In Orthros
On the feast day Orthros sets the life of St Jacob of Persia before you, beside the day's fast and readings, free to read.