Catholic Saint
St. Olga of Kiev
“The first Christian ruler of Kievan Rus', known for her wisdom and her role in paving the way for her grandson St. Vladimir.”
Feast Day: July 11
Biography
Olga was a regent who ruled Kyivan Rus' with great skill. She was baptized in Constantinople and attempted to bring Christianity to her people, though her own son refused to convert. She is remembered as the first saint of the Russian Orthodox Church.
Prayer to St. Olga of Kiev
Let my people see the light of Christ.