Sava II of Serbia

St. Sava II, Archbishop of Serbia, nephew of St. Sava.

St. Sava II was born Predislav, son of King Stefan the First-Crowned and nephew of St. Sava of Serbia. Following his uncle's example he became a monk on Mount Athos and made a pilgrimage to the Holy Land.

He was chosen Archbishop of Serbia in the thirteenth century and governed the Church with humility and zeal, reposing in peace.

Feast day

On the New Calendar, Sava II of Serbia is commemorated on February 8. Churches on the Old (Julian) Calendar keep the feast on February 21 of the civil calendar.

Also commemorated on February 8

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  Theodore Stratelates

  Martyr, Θεόδωρος Στρατηλάτης

  Great Martyr Theodore Stratelates the Commander.

  Name days: Theodoros, Theodoris, Teddy, Ted, Fyodor, Theodore

• Zechariah the Prophet

  Prophet, Ζαχαρίας ο Προφήτης

  Holy Prophet Zechariah, one of the Twelve Minor Prophets.

• Martha, Mary and Lycarion

  Holy Woman, Μάρθα, Μαρία και Λυκαρίων

  Virgin Martyrs Martha and Mary, and their brother the monk-martyr Lycarion, in Egypt.

• Nikephoros and Stephen the Martyrs

  Martyr, Νικηφόρος και Στέφανος

  Holy Martyrs Nikephoros and Stephen, who suffered by the sword.

• Macarios of Paphos

  Hierarch, Μακάριος Πάφου

  St. Macarios, Bishop of Paphos in Cyprus.