Saint
Savva the Recluse of the Kiev Far Caves
Venerable Savva the Recluse of the Kiev Far Caves
New Calendar April 24 Old Calendar May 7
Why they are a saint
Saint Savva lived in the Near Caves of the Kiev Caves monastery during the thirteenth century. The Orthodox Church commemorates Savva the Recluse of the Kiev Far Caves on April 24.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Savva the Recluse of the Kiev Far Caves as a patron when they bear the name Savva at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on April 24. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Savva the Recluse of the Kiev Far Caves, 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.