Saint · 1st century
Entrance of Saint Nino
Entrance of Saint Nino (Nina) the Enlightener into Georgia
New Calendar May 19 Old Calendar June 1
Why they are a saint
The holy Apostles Andrew the First-called and Simon the Canaanite first preached the Christian Faith in Georgia in the 1st century, but at the beginning of the 4th century most of the country was still pagan. The Orthodox Church commemorates Entrance of Saint Nino on May 19.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Entrance of Saint Nino as a patron when they bear the name Entrance at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 19. Georgian Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Entrance of Saint Nino, pray to God for us.
A short general prayer to a saint, not a liturgical text. No public-domain troparion for this saint is included.