This Saint Olga of Kyiv prayer card commemorates the ruler of Kyivan Rus’ (c. 890–969), who became one of the first leaders of her people to accept the Christian faith. As the grandmother of Saint Volodymyr the Great, she laid the foundation for the future baptism of Rus’ by her example and her devotion to Christ.
Honored as Equal-to-the-Apostles, Saint Olga is venerated in the Ruthenian and Ukrainian Catholic Churches for her role as a pioneer of Christianity among the Slavs. Her life demonstrates courage, wisdom, and fidelity, making her one of the most beloved figures of the Eastern Christian tradition.
This prayer card is perfect for personal devotion, honoring heritage, or as a meaningful gift for those who seek the intercession of holy women in the Church.
Traditions:
Ruthenian Greek Catholic Church
Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church
Roman Catholic Church (commemorated as Saint Olga)
Orthodox Churches (Greek, Russian, OCA, ROCOR, Serbian, Bulgarian, Romanian, Georgian) — for duplication in those stores
Feast Day: July 11 (Byzantine and Roman calendars)
Title: Princess of Rus’, Equal-to-the-Apostles, Enlightener of the Slavs
Veneration: Honored as a foundational figure of Christianity in Eastern Europe
The Saint Olga of Kyiv prayer card is a reminder of the quiet strength and holy wisdom that prepared a nation to embrace Christ.
This Saint Olga of Kyiv prayer card commemorates the ruler of Kyivan Rus’ (c. 890–969), who became one of the first leaders of her people to accept the Christian faith. As the grandmother of Saint Volodymyr the Great, she laid the foundation for the future baptism of Rus’ by her example and her devotion to Christ.
Honored as Equal-to-the-Apostles, Saint Olga is venerated in the Ruthenian and Ukrainian Catholic Churches for her role as a pioneer of Christianity among the Slavs. Her life demonstrates courage, wisdom, and fidelity, making her one of the most beloved figures of the Eastern Christian tradition.
This prayer card is perfect for personal devotion, honoring heritage, or as a meaningful gift for those who seek the intercession of holy women in the Church.
Traditions:
Ruthenian Greek Catholic Church
Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church
Roman Catholic Church (commemorated as Saint Olga)
Orthodox Churches (Greek, Russian, OCA, ROCOR, Serbian, Bulgarian, Romanian, Georgian) — for duplication in those stores
Feast Day: July 11 (Byzantine and Roman calendars)
Title: Princess of Rus’, Equal-to-the-Apostles, Enlightener of the Slavs
Veneration: Honored as a foundational figure of Christianity in Eastern Europe
The Saint Olga of Kyiv prayer card is a reminder of the quiet strength and holy wisdom that prepared a nation to embrace Christ.
