Saint Sava
first archbishop of Serbs
Saint Sava was born in 1169 in Stari Ras and died on January 14, 1235 (Julian calendar) in Veliko Tarnovo, aged about 66. Recorded occupations: hagiographer, writer, diplomat, Eastern Orthodox priest, patriarch and monk. Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Serbia and Grand Principality of Serbia. Positions held include archbishop. Notable works include “Karyes Typicon”, “Zakonopravilo” and “Life of Stefan Nemanja”.
- Born
- 1169 · Stari Ras
- Died
- January 14, 1235 (Julian calendar) · Veliko Tarnovo
- Age at death
- about 66
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of Serbia, Grand Principality of Serbia
- Occupations
- hagiographer, writer, diplomat, Eastern Orthodox priest, patriarch, monk
- Positions held
- archbishop
- Notable works
- Karyes Typicon, Zakonopravilo, Life of Stefan Nemanja
- Wikipedia editions
- 44 languages
- Signature licence
- CC BY-SA 3.0
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