Martyr
Jacob
Companion of Sukia
One of the companions of Sukia, martyrs of the land of Kartli.
Life
Holy Martyr Jacob was one of the sixteen Georgian nobles who followed Sukia and received the crown of martyrdom in the second century. They served at the court of the prince of Caucasian Albania, became disciples of Chrysos, a disciple of the Apostle Thaddeus, and were baptized in the Euphrates. They then led a harsh ascetic life on Mount Sukaketi, from which they were taken at the command of the new prince and killed with the sword, after being burned. They are commemorated on 15 April, old style (28 April, new style).
Commemorated the same day April 15
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