Saint Martyr Savva, the "General" of Rome, lived during the reign of Emperor Aurelian. Being a military commander, he relied all his hope and faith to God. He used to help those who suffered and strengthen their faith. For his virtuous life he received the gift of casting out demons.
When it became known that he was a christian, Saint Savva was brought before the emperor, where he strongly confessed his faith, rejecting his military office. After that, he was subjected to cruel tortures. He was hanged, beaten, burned, and thrown into boiling tar. However, by God’s will, he remained unharmed.
Moved by the miracle, seventy soldiers believed in Christ and were also beheaded, sealing their faith with their martyrdom. Saint Savva was imprisoned. While he was in custody, our Lord Jesus Christ appeared to him, strengthening his faith and patience. At his next interrogation, after he firmly refused to renounce his faith, he was cast into a river, where he completed his earthly life and entered the heavenly Kingdom of Christ.
