The Martyr Savva came from the Gothic tribe. With his bravery, he reached the high rank of governor-stratelate and served under Emperor Aurelian (270-275). From his youth, Savva was a Christian and diligently followed the commandments of Christ, helped the poor, and visited Christians in prisons. For his pure and virtuous life, the saint received the gift of miracle-working from the Lord, and in the Name of Christ he healed the sick and cast out demons.
When the emperor found out that Saint Sava was a Christian, he demanded his abdication. The martyr threw off his military belt and confirmed that he would not abandon his faith. They beat him, burned candles, and threw him into a cauldron with tar, but the martyr remained unharmed. Seeing his torment, 70 soldiers believed in Christ, who were immediately beheaded with a sword. Saint Sava was thrown into prison. At midnight, during prayer, Christ appeared to the martyr and illuminated him with the light of His Glory. The Savior commanded him not to be afraid, but to dare. Strengthened, the martyr Savva suffered new torments the next morning and was drowned in the river (+ 272).