Saint Olga, Equal-to-the-Apostles and Enlightener of Rus

Today we remember Saint Olga, the Great Princess of Kiev, who was the first ruler of Rus to embrace Christianity. Her wise and determined leadership helped lay the foundation for the Christian faith in the Russian lands. Saint Olga’s life was marked by her efforts to strengthen her realm both politically and spiritually. After her baptism in Constantinople, she devoted herself to spreading Christianity and building churches, despite opposition and challenges during her reign.Support the show