Sabbas, also known as Saint Sabbas, was a prominent Christian monk and ascetic who lived during the 5th and 6th centuries. He is best known for founding the Great Laura of Saint Sabbas, a monastic community near Jerusalem. His life was dedicated to prayer, fasting, and the pursuit of spiritual growth, and he played a significant role in the development of monasticism in the region. Sabbas is celebrated for his strict adherence to the monastic rule and his efforts to promote communal living among monks. He is often depicted in religious art and is commemorated in various Christian traditions, particularly within the Eastern Orthodox Church. His feast day is observed on December 5th.