Sabbas of Storozhev

Who was Sabbas of Storozhev?

Saint Savva Storozhevsky or Sabbas of Storozhev - 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, which was later given the name of saint.

Savva Storozhevsky was one of the first disciples of Sergius of Radonezh and spent almost whole his life in Trinity-St. Sergius Lavra.

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.