Hierarch
Savva I, first Archbishop of Serbia
Saint Savva I, first Archbishop of Serbia
New Calendar January 14 Old Calendar January 27
Why they are a saint
Savva I, first Archbishop of Serbia is commemorated on the Orthodox calendar under that title. Holy hierarchs are venerated because they guarded the faith and shepherded a local church. The Church numbers him among its holy bishops. The New Calendar feast is January 14.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Savva I as a patron when they bear the name Savva at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 14. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Savva I, first Archbishop of Serbia, 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.