Saint Savva of Vishera

Saint Savva of Vishera

1460 · Medieval

Biography

Savva of Vishera (born in Kashin; died October 1, 1460) was the founder of the Savvo-Vishersky Monastery, known for his ascetic feat of stylitism. He was canonized as a venerable saint at the Second Macarian Council in 1549. His feast day is celebrated on October 1 (according to the Julian calendar).

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