Jacob of Zadar
Jakob von Zadar (* around 1400 in Zadar , today Croatia ; † April 27, 1490 in Bitetto near Bari , today Italy ) was a Franciscan .
Life
The name and origin of Blessed Jacob of Zadar have been given differently in various documents. The best known are: ( Latin "Illyricus") - Illyrer , ( Italian "a Jadere di Zara") - "Jacob of Zadar", " Dalmate ". In the later Italian literature the name "Beato Giacomo da Bitetto" established itself, at the same time the place name of the Italian town in the province of Bari . Blessed Jacob of Zadar spent most of his life there. The biographers agree that Blessed Jacob of Zadar was of Croatian origin. His family name was Varindjec.
He kicked at a young age the Franciscan Order of Zadar and remained until his death a monk . When the Franciscan General Chapters held a meeting in the Italian coastal city of Bari, Blessed Jacob of Zadar accompanied the representative ( custodian ) of his Provincial . After the capitular meeting , Jakob von Zadar expressed the desire to join the Franciscan order in Bari. Until his death he was at home in various Franciscan monasteries.
He served as a cook in the Franciscan community. He has been described as very hardworking and God fearing. At the same time he was very pious. His piety was characterized by daily, prolonged prayer , penance and contemplation . Particularly godly, he meditated on the Passion of Christ . He fell into ecstasy many times while praying . His piety was confirmed by the charisms of prophecy and miracles he performed.
Blessed Jacob of Zadar died on April 27, 1490 in Bitetto near Bari. He was venerated as a "saint" during his lifetime. A chapel was built in his honor , where he is buried. Pope Clement XI. officially approved his worship in 1700, for the Franciscan Order. Pope Leo XIII. granted his worship in the Archdiocese of Zadar . The latest breviary and missals of the Franciscan orders resident in the Croatian-speaking area contain liturgical texts devoted to the veneration of Blessed Jacob of Zadar.
Web links
- Biography on the part of the Croatian Bishops' Conference (Croatian)
- Site of the chapel built in honor of Blessed Jacob of Zadar (Italian)
- Sculpture of Blessed Jacob of Zadar ( Memento from October 9, 2007 in the Internet Archive )
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Jacob of Zadar |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Franciscans and friars |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1400 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Zadar , today Croatia |
| DATE OF DEATH | April 27, 1490 |
| Place of death | Bitetto near Bari , Italy |