Description: (Saint)
Sabbas the Sanctified, a Cappadocian Greek monk and priest, is renowned for founding numerous convents, most notably Mar Saba in Palestine. He resided primarily in Palaestina Prima, devoting his life to spiritual endeavors and tending to livestock. His work centered on religious leadership, establishing communities for religious women, and advancing monasticism in the area. Known for his revered status as a saint in the Church, Sabbas the Sanctified's name translates to "old man" in Imperial Aramaic.