Saint Olga of Kiev Black Coffee Mug

Saint Olga, the Holy Equal-to-the-Apostles Princess Olga of Kiev, is one of the most important figures in the entire history of Orthodox Christianity in Russia and the Slavic world, venerated as the first Christian ruler of Kievan Rus and as the grandmother of Saint Vladimir the Great who baptised the Russian people. Born around 890, she became the Princess of Kiev through her marriage to Prince Igor. After Igor was murdered by the Drevlian tribe, she ruled as regent with extraordinary intelligence and strength. Around 957 she travelled to Constantinople where she was received with great honour by the Emperor Constantine VII Porphyrogennetos and the Patriarch and received Holy Baptism, taking the name Helena after the mother of Constantine the Great. Although her son Svyatoslav refused to convert to Christianity, her faith was passed to her grandson Vladimir who baptised all of Kievan Rus in 988 in what became the most important event in the history of Russia. She reposed in 969 and was glorified as a saint. Her feast day is celebrated in July.

"The will of God be done." (The words of Saint Olga upon receiving her fatal illness)

O holy Equal-to-the-Apostles Princess Olga, wise ruler and first Christian sovereign of the Russian land, who didst plant the seed of faith that bore such glorious fruit in thy grandson Vladimir, intercede before the Lord for Russia and for all who seek to bring the Orthodox faith to their own families and peoples. Amen.

This mug makes a deeply meaningful gift for baptisms, name days, Russian Orthodox feast days, Easter, Christmas or any occasion where the mothers and equal-to-the-apostles saints of the Orthodox faith are celebrated.

Product Details:

• Premium 11oz black ceramic mug
• Wraparound dye-sublimation print, vivid and long-lasting
• Dishwasher and microwave safe
• C-handle for comfortable grip
• Lead and BPA-free
• Printed on demand with care

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A daily reminder of faith, for yourself or someone you love.