Saint
Sabbatius of Tver
Saint Sabbatius of Tver
New Calendar March 2 Old Calendar March 15
Why they are a saint
Saint Sabbatius of Tver pursued asceticism with the blessing of Saint Arsenius, Bishop of Tver, at a distance 15 versts from Tver. The Orthodox Church commemorates Sabbatius of Tver on March 2.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Sabbatius of Tver as a patron when they bear the name Sabbatius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on March 2. Russian Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Sabbatius of Tver, 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.