St. Olga
(c.879-969)

The wife of the duke of Kiev, Igor I, who ruled Russia after he was assassinated. She became Christian in 958 and tried to spread the faith in her country, but failed. She ruled until she died.

Her grandson Vladimir succeeded in doing this though.

Orthodox nameday: 11/7


St. Olga & St. Euthemia

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