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St. Nino of Georgia

c. 296 – c. 338
Feast
January 14 · IV c.
Patron of
Georgia · Converts · Missionaries
Order
Virgin / Missionary

Cappadocian-born missionary to Georgia (c. 296-c. 338), "Equal-to-the-Apostles"; according to tradition a relative of St. George brought to Georgia as a captive, whose preaching and healing of Queen Nana led to the conversion of King Mirian III and the establishment of Christianity as the Georgian state religion (326). Patron of Georgia.

Life & Times

Born: c. 296 · Died: c. 338 · From: Cappadocia / Georgia, tradition.

Patronage

St. Nino of Georgia is invoked as the patron of georgia, converts, missionaries. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.

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About Catholic Saints

Catholic saints, including St. Nino of Georgia, are Christians whom the Catholic Church has formally recognized as having lived lifes of heroic holiness and who now dwell with God in heaven, offering an example of faith for those still on their earthly journey. Catholics don't worship saints, but ask them to pray to God with us and for us — much as one might ask a trusted friend to pray for them — trusting that those closest to God can join their voices to ours before Him. Discover more saints in the Catholic Shop Saints section.