Sabbas of Storozhi
Saint Sabbas of Storozhi (Russian: Савва Сторожевский - Savva Storozhevsky) - an Orthodox monk and saint of 14-15th century. He was the founder and first hegumen of Rozdestvo-Nativity of the Mother of God monetary in Zvenigorod on Storozhi hill, which was later given the name of saint (Savvino-Storozhevsky monastery).
Sabbas was one of the first disciples of Sergius of Radonezh and spent almost whole his life in Trinity-St. Sergius Lavra.[1]
The saint was very popular for his alleged healings, sagacity and preaching. He died in 1407 and canonized in 1547.
Commemorated on August 23 and December 19.[2]
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