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The feast of St. Sava (Nemanjić, 1174–1236), founder of the Serbian Orthodox Church and the first Archbishop of Serbia, patron of the Serbs, of education, and of children.
Sveti Sava Day is one of the most important days in the Serbian Orthodox calendar and is associated particularly with schools (children bring offerings to their teachers). It usually falls on or around January 27 (fixed).
It is especially important in All Christians traditions. Browse Christian holidays — browse options on Eden.
At a glance
- Type
- national feast
- Date type
- Fixed (same date every year)
- Regions
- Global
- Themes
- Saints & Martyrs, Church History
- Liturgical colour
- White
Common questions
Sveti Sava is observed on January 27 (fixed). Moveable feasts shift each year; fixed feasts stay on the same calendar date.
The feast of St. Sava (Nemanjić, 1174–1236), founder of the Serbian Orthodox Church and the first Archbishop of Serbia, patron of the Serbs, of education, and of children. Sveti Sava Day is one of the most important days in the Serbian Orthodox calendar and is associated particularly with schools (children bring offerings to their teachers). The Shrine of St. Sava on Vračar Hill in Belgrade (the l
It is associated with All Christians. It falls in the Christmas season of the liturgical year.
