Saint · 1219–1233
Sava I
New Calendar January 27 Old Calendar February 9
Why they are a saint
Sava I (1219–1233) is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on January 27. He is honored as a saint for a life of holiness recognized by the Church; little else about his life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Sava I as a patron when they bear the name Sava at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 27. Serbian Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Sava I, 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.