Saint Sava

Serbian archbishop and saint

Saint Sava - Serbian archbishop and saint
Born

1175
850 years ago

Died

January 14th, 1236
789 years ago — 61 years old

Category

Religious Leaders

Country

Serbia

Links & References

Founded the Serbian Orthodox Church and served as its first archbishop. Established monastic communities and created church laws that guided the faith in Serbia. Worked to unify the country under a common religious identity during the medieval period. Played a significant role in the education and cultural development of Serbia, emphasizing the importance of literacy and scholarship.

Founded the Serbian Orthodox Church

Served as the first archbishop of Serbia

Wrote church laws for Serbian Orthodoxy

Promoted education and literacy in Serbia

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