Sabbas Stratelates was a 3rd-century Roman military commander of Gothic origin who served under Emperor Aurelian. A devout Christian from his youth, he was known for his compassion toward the imprisoned and his ability to perform healings. His refusal to renounce his faith led to a series of tortures, eventually resulting in his death in the Tiber River in 272. His steadfastness during execution reportedly inspired seventy of his soldiers to embrace Christianity and face martyrdom themselves.