Hieromartyr
Sava of Gornji Karlovac
New Calendar July 17 Old Calendar July 30
Why they are a saint
Sava of Gornji Karlovac is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on July 17. Venerated as a hieromartyr, a clergyman who was put to death for the faith in Christ; 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 of Gornji Karlovac as a patron when they bear the name Sava at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on July 17. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Sava of Gornji Karlovac, 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.