Saint · 1160–1213
Queen Tamar of Georgia
New Calendar May 1 Old Calendar May 14
Why they are a saint
Queen Tamar of Georgia (1160–1213) is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on May 1. Venerated as a right-believing ruler, honored for a holy life lived in a position of power; little else about her life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Queen Tamar of Georgia as a patron when they bear the name Queen at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 1. As a ruler, she is also remembered by those who bear responsibility for others.
Prayer
O holy Queen Tamar of Georgia, 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.