Sabas from a Greek name which was derived from Hebrew סַבָא (sava') meaning "old man". Saints bearing this name include a 4th-century Gothic martyr, a 5th-century Cappadocian hermit, and a 12th-century archbishop of Serbia who is the patron saint of that country.
Saintly namesake: Sabas Reyes Salazar was a Mexican priest martyred for his faith in 1927. He is remembered as a steadfast witness during religious persecution. (April 13 · 20th century)
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