Saint
Savva the Sanctified
Venerable Savva the Sanctified
New Calendar December 5 Old Calendar December 18
Why they are a saint
Saint Savva the Sanctified was born in the fifth century at Cappadocia of pious Christian parents, John and Sophia, and his father was a military commander. The Orthodox Church commemorates Savva the Sanctified on December 5.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Savva the Sanctified as a patron when they bear the name Savva at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 5. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Savva the Sanctified, 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.