Equal to the Apostles Blessed Great Princess Olga, baptized as Helen, stands among the greatest missionary saints in Christian history. Though born into a pagan world, she embraced the Orthodox Christian faith during her famous journey to Constantinople and became the first Christian ruler of Kievan Rus.

In this fascinating account, discover how Princess Olga governed wisely, strengthened her kingdom, built churches, promoted Christian civilization, and tirelessly sought the conversion of her people despite fierce pagan opposition. Her grandson, St. Vladimir the Great, would later complete the Christianization of Rus, fulfilling the spiritual foundation she had laid.

This episode explores:

• The political world of Kievan Rus
• Olga's famous journey to Constantinople
• Her baptism as Helen
• Her relationship with Emperor Constantine VII
• The struggle between Christianity and paganism
• Church building throughout Rus
• The failed German mission
• Her influence on St. Vladimir
• Her holy death and incorrupt relics
• Why she is honored as "Equal to the Apostles"

Her life reminds us that the conversion of a civilization often begins with the courage and fidelity of one faithful soul.

"The sons of Rus bless you and also the generations of your descendants."

May St. Olga intercede for all rulers, missionaries, mothers, and those praying for the conversion of nations.

00:00 Introduction
00:27 Princess Olga and Prince Igor
01:10 Christianity in Early Kievan Rus
02:36 Pagan Opposition Grows
03:21 The Death of Prince Igor
03:46 Olga's Early Life
06:08 Olga's Revenge on the Drevlians
07:24 Building and Unifying Kievan Rus
09:21 Administrative Reforms and Church Foundations
11:46 The Need for Spiritual Renewal
12:42 Journey to Constantinople
14:19 Baptism of Princess Olga
15:09 Instruction in the Christian Faith
16:47 Wisdom Before the Byzantine Emperor
18:06 Reception at Constantinople
20:04 The Historical Debate About Her Baptism
21:44 Diplomatic Results of the Mission
23:01 Church Building Throughout Rus
24:12 St. Sophia in Kiev
25:38 Honoring the First Christian Martyrs of Rus
27:03 Opposition from the Pagans
28:15 Mission to the German King Otto
30:24 Failure of the Western Mission
31:08 Olga's Perseverance
32:13 Defense of Kiev
33:31 Final Days of St. Olga
34:23 Holy Christian Burial
35:05 Incorrupt Relics
36:17 Miracle of Her Tomb
36:59 Dawn Before the Baptism of Rus
37:15 Legacy of St. Olga

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