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Saint · 6th c
Saba Asveli
New Calendar December 5 Old Calendar December 18
Why they are a saint
Georgian holy bishop, one of the Thirteen Assyrian Fathers (6th c.)
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Saba Asveli as a patron when they bear the name Saba at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 5. Georgian Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Saba Asveli, pray to God for us.
A short general prayer to a saint, not a liturgical text. No public-domain troparion for this saint is included.