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Illustration of Saint Nino of Georgia By Mikhail Sabinin 1882
Illustration of Saint Nino of Georgia By Mikhail Sabinin 1882

Saint Nino of Georgia

Also known as: Apostle of Georgia; Chrétienne; Christiana; Enlightener; Nano; Nina; Ninny; Nino; Nune; Nuneh; Nunia

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Feast Day

January 14

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

Biography

Saint Nino of Georgia, also known as the Apostle of Georgia, was a remarkable figure in the spread of Christianity in the region. Though her background remains unclear, it is believed that she was not originally from Georgia, but was brought there as a slave....