Sabas

Saints named Sabas

• SISaint Sabas of IshkhaniOctober 5A Georgian bishop of the 9th century, cousin and companion of Saint Gregory of Khandzta.

Questions

I.When is the name day of Sabas?

The name day of Sabas is October 5, the feast of Saint Sabas of Ishkhani.

II.Which saints bore the name Sabas?

The Sinaxarion archive holds 1 saints named Sabas, with their lives and icons.

III.Is Sabas a good baptismal name?

Yes. Sabas is the name of a saint of the Orthodox Church, so the child will have Saint Sabas of Ishkhani as patron.