On March 16, we honor the memory of a brave and worthy Christian. He preferred to die in the name of Christ rather than betray his faith.
Saint Sabinus was an elder of the city of Hermopol in Egypt.
When Emperor Diocletian launched another persecution of Christians, Saint Sabinus and other Christians hid in a hut in a village far from the city.
There they spent several days in prayer and fasting.
Some time ago, Saint Sabinus did a great favor to a beggar. And this same beggar later discovered where the Christians were hiding and betrayed them to the Roman soldiers.
As a reward, he received 2 gold coins. This human tragedy is very reminiscent of Christ betrayed by Judas.
Saint Savin and the other 6 Christians were captured and brought to trial.
The judge applied the traditional approach. At first, he began to benevolently exhort the Christians to worship the idols, to make a sacrifice and their lives would be saved.
They refused, so they were tortured.
Saint Savin was thrown into the waters of the Nile River. He drowned on March 16, 299 - 1722 years ago.
Savin, Savina, Savi, Savcho, Savko, Savka, Zhelyo, Zhelcho, Zheko celebrate their name day.