Equal-to-the-Apostles · 3rd–4th century
Nino (Nina)
Saint Nino (Nina), Equal of the Apostles, Enlightener of Georgia
New Calendar January 14 Old Calendar January 27
Why they are a saint
Nino (Nina) was a woman missionary who enlightened Georgia with the Cross of grapevines; Equal-to-the-Apostles. The years given for this life are 3rd–4th century. The faithful keep her memory with the other equals of the apostles. The New Calendar feast is January 14.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Patron of Georgia, because she is linked to that land by her life and labours.
Prayer
O holy Nino (Nina), 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.