Saint Sabas the Goth
Sabas, a 4th-century Gothic Christian, distinguished himself by his piety and his categorical refusal to simulate apostasy during the persecutions of …
First name and chronology
Sabas
3 saints and blesseds bear the name Sabas, between 301 and 1300; the most famous is Saint Sabas the Goth, celebrated on April 12th.
Chronology of the name Sabas
Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.
- 301-400 Saint Sabas the Goth Sabas, a 4th-century Gothic Christian, distinguished himself by his piety and his categorical refusal to simulate aposta…
- 439-531 Saint Sabas of Mutalasca Saint Sabas was one of the most illustrious patriarchs of the monks of Palestine in the 6th century. Founder of the Grea…
- 1201-1300 Saint Sava, Metropolitan of Serbia A monk of Mount Athos who became the first Archbishop of Peć, Saint Sava was the Metropolitan of Serbia following its un…
All records linked to Sabas
Saint Sabas of Mutalasca
Saint Sabas was one of the most illustrious patriarchs of the monks of Palestine in the 6th century. Founder of the Great Lavra and several monasterie…
Saint Sava, Metropolitan of Serbia
A monk of Mount Athos who became the first Archbishop of Peć, Saint Sava was the Metropolitan of Serbia following its union with the Roman Church in t…
Frequently asked questions
When is Saint Sabas's feast day?
The feast of Sabas is celebrated on April 12th, in memory of Saint Sabas the Goth.
How many saints are named Sabas?
3 saints and blesseds bear the name Sabas, including Saint Sabas the Goth, Saint Sabas and Saint Sava.
Who is the most famous saint named Sabas?
The most famous saint named Sabas is Saint Sabas the Goth (4th century).