Catholic Saint
St. Olga of Kyiv
“A Viking-era princess who became the first ruler of Kyivan Rus' to convert to Christianity, paving the way for the Christianization of Eastern Europe.”
Feast Day: July 11
Biography
St. Olga was the wife of Igor I of Kyiv, and after his murder, she ruled as regent for their young son. She was baptized in Constantinople and spent her life trying to convert her people. Although she did not succeed in her lifetime, her grandson Vladimir eventually Christianized all of Kyivan Rus'.
Prayer to St. Olga of Kyiv
I have known God and I rejoice.