St. Savva Storozhevsky

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Saint Savva Storozhevsky (Russian: Святой Савва Сторожевский) - an Orthodox monk and saint of 14-15th century. He was the founder and first hegumen of Rozdestvo-Nativity of the Mother of God monatery in Zvenigorod, which was later given the name of saint (Savvino-Storozhevsky monastery).[1]

Savva Storozhevsky was one of the first disciples of Sergius of Radonezh and spent almost whole his life in Trinity-St. Sergius Lavra.[2]

The saint was very popular for his alleged healings, sagacity and preaching. He died in 1407 and canonized in 1547.[3]

Commemorated on August 23 and December 19.[4]

[edit] References

  1. ^ All about St. Savva Storozhevsky: internet-collection on a site K.Kovalev - author of the book about St. Savva
  2. ^ The Monk Savva of Storozhevsk and Zvenigorodsk
  3. ^ Life of St. Savva Storozhevsky (text – XVI century) in Russian
  4. ^ St. Luke Orthodox Church
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