Antiochus of Saba

Antiochus of Saba (middle Greek Αντίοχος Σαβαΐτης; * late 6th century) was an orthodox abbot and author. He is venerated in the Orthodox churches as a saint. His memorial day is December 24.

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Little is known about his life. Antiochus came from the neighborhood of Ankyra. He became hermit and later abbot (Hegumen) of the monastery of Mar Saba. Antiochus experienced the conquest of Jerusalem by the Sassanids in 614. Edit WorksQualtext

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