Saint · 1166
Right-believing Tamara
Right-believing Tamara, Queen of Georgia († 1213)
New Calendar May 1 Old Calendar May 14
Why they are a saint
In 1166 a daughter, Tamar, was born to King George III (1155-1184) and Queen Burdukhan of Georgia. The Orthodox Church commemorates Right-believing Tamara on May 1.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Right-believing Tamara as a patron when they bear the name Right-believing 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 Right-believing Tamara, 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.