The same place his name suggest, he was Born in Nisibis, which is now renamed.
Jacob of Nisibis was born in 2##.
Saint Jacob of Nisibis is known as the patron saint of charitable acts and of the city of Jerusalem. He is also revered for his role in defending Nisibis from Persian invasion and his promotion of Christian faith.
Jacob of Nisibis died in 350.
The feast of Jacob of Nisibis is July 15.
Febronia of Nisibis was born in 284.
MLB player Jacob Turner was born in Saint Charles, MO.
Febronia of Nisibis died in 304.
Yes, there are several saints named Jacob.
Yes, see link below.
St. Joseph is the patron saint of a peaceful death.
Your best bet is to go to the Patron Saint Index at this link and explore the various saints named Jacob or Jacobo and pick which you prefer to be your patron.
Yes, there are many saints named Jacob:Jacob Cusmano Jacob Desiré Laval Jacob Gapp Jacob Libermann Jacob of Nisibis Jacoba Jacobi Major Jacobi Minor Jacobinus de Canepaci Jacobis, Justin de Jacobus de Voragine Jacomo da Todi Jacopino of Canepaci Jacopo Benedetti Jacopo Benedicti Jacopo Gangala Jacopo Guidi Jacopo de Voragine Jacopone da Todi Jacopone of Todi Jacques Fermin