Metropolitan of Poland celebrates his Name Day in Warsaw

In an atmosphere of prayer and heartfelt thanksgiving, the name day of Metropolitan Sawa was solemnly celebrated on Sunday, 25 January, in Warsaw. Metropolitan Sawa’s heavenly patron is Saint Sava, the great apostle, teacher, and spiritual father of the Serbian people. The occasion became a special moment for the faithful to express filial love, deep respect, and sincere gratitude to the distinguished hierarch.

The central Divine Liturgy was celebrated at the Cathedral of St. Mary Magdalene, presided over by Metropolitan Sawa and concelebrated by members of the Holy Council of Bishops, as well as Archbishop Alexander of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church. The cathedral was filled with diocesan clergy, monastics, collaborators and friends of the Metropolitan, and numerous faithful, whose strong presence testified both to his spiritual authority and to the living bond uniting him with the people entrusted to his pastoral care.

Following the Divine Liturgy and a thanksgiving service, Metropolitan Sawa addressed the congregation, expressing gratitude for the warm wishes and the chanting of Mnogaya Leta. He emphasized that the commemoration of one’s heavenly patron holds special…