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December 5 · Optional · White
St Sabbas
(439–532) Cappadocian monk from age eight, founder of the Great Lavra in the Kidron gorge — Mar Saba, inhabited ever since. Archimandrite of all Palestine's hermits, at ninety he walked to Constantinople to plead with the emperor for his people's tax relief.
When is the feast of St Sabbas?
The feast is celebrated on December 5 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar, with white vestments.
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When is the feast of St Sabbas?
The feast of St Sabbas is celebrated on December 5 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar.
Who was St Sabbas?
(439–532) Cappadocian monk from age eight, founder of the Great Lavra in the Kidron gorge — Mar Saba, inhabited ever since. Archimandrite of all Palestine's hermits, at ninety he walked to Constantinople to plead with the emperor for his people's tax…
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