Message: "here is a Saint" - Behind the Name

here is a Saint

by Sevasti (guest)

11/26/2004, 11:55 AM

There is a Saint his name is Agios Savas and he is celebrated on December 5.

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- Ivayla +2

11/26/2004, 12:21 PM

Actually, those are not connected

I believe Sevasti is derived from the Greek sebastos - venerable (see Sebastian), while Sava is derived from the Hebrew saba - old man (see Sabas)

- Miss Claire +1

11/26/2004, 12:38 PM

Saba means "grandfather" in Hebrew! I call my granddad that! lol

- Ivayla

11/26/2004, 12:50 PM

Heh, thanks

I didn't know that :).

This message was edited 11/26/2004, 9:08 PM

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