Saint Sava (Serbian Cyrillic: Свети Сава, romanized: Sveti Sava, Serbian pronunciation: [sʋɛ̂ːtiː sǎːʋa]; 1169 or 1174 – 14 January 1235) [b], known as the Enlightener or the Illuminator, was …

Jan 1, 2026 · St. Sava (born 1175—died January 14, 1236, Tŭrnovo, Bulgaria; feast day January 14) was a monk, founder, and first archbishop of the independent Serbian Orthodox Church.

3 days ago · Saint Sava is celebrated as the founder of the independent Serbian Orthodox Church and as the patron saint of education and medicine among Serbs. Since the 1830s, …

Saint Sava (1174–1236), known as the Enlightener, was a Serbian prince and Orthodox monk, the first Archbishop of the autocephalous Serbian Church, the founder of Serbian law, and a …

Jan 20, 2025 · Saint Sava, also known as Rastko Nemanjic, is a revered figure in Serbian history and culture. Born in the 12th century, he is considered the founder of the Serbian Orthodox …

The Temple of Saint Sava, one of the biggest orthodox temples in the world, was built in honor of Sava, in Vračar, at the spot where the saint’s remains were burnt.

4 days ago · Saint Sava did not merely bear the divine light within himself but reflected it onto others, like a living mirror that radiates the glory of God. His ascetic struggle was not only for …