Martyr
Sabbas the Goth
New Calendar April 12 Old Calendar April 25
Why they are a saint
Sabbas the Goth (Romanian: Sava Gotul, Greek: Σάββας ο Γότθος; died 12 April 372) was a Christian martyr venerated as a saint. The Orthodox Church commemorates Sabbas the Goth on April 12.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Sabbas the Goth as a patron when they bear the name Sabbas at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on April 12. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Sabbas the Goth, 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.