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Hieromartyr
Savva of Upper Karlovac
Hieromartyr Savva, Bishop of Upper Karlovac
New Calendar June 4 Old Calendar June 17
Why they are a saint
Savva of Upper Karlovac is remembered as Bishop of Upper Karlovac. A hieromartyr is honored for dying for Christ while serving as a pastor or, in some commemorations, as a named witness of that rank. Orthodox Christians remember his blood-witness together with the other hieromartyrs.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Savva of Upper Karlovac as a patron when they bear the name Savva at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 4. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Savva of Upper 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.