Jakov was the Archbishop of Serbs from 1286 to 1292. He is venerated as a saint, Saint Jakov.

Information on Jakov are scarce, it is known that he renovated and founded churches, and that he likely moved the transferred the episcopal see from Žiča

Žica

Žiča is an early 13th century Serb Orthodox monastery near Kraljevo, Serbia. The monastery, together with the Church of the Holy Dormition, was built by the first King of Serbia, Stefan the First-Crowned and the first Head of the Serbian Church, Saint Sava....

 to the Peć metochion

Patriarchate of Pec

The Patriarchate of Peć is a Serbian Orthodox monastery located near Peć. The complex of churches is the spiritual seat and mausoleum of the Serbian archbishops and patriarchs....

. He had special love for the Studenica, which he provided liturgical books and church accessories. He had special care for Serbian ascetics.

He received his aureola

Aureola

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 with his saintly purity and Christian love, he was gentle, humble and charitable. The Serbian Orthodox Church

Serbian Orthodox Church

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 venerates him on February 3, in the Church calendar, while February 16, on the Gregorian calendar.

Sources

• Pakitibija.com, Житије срба светитеља: Свети Јаков архиепископ