St. Nina, Equal-to-the-Apostles, Enlightener of Georgia

Saint Nina was a Christian educator of Georgia (III – IV century). For her holy life and apostolic labors, the Georgian Orthodox Church named Saint Nina Equal-to-the-Apostles. Christians turn to her in prayers for intercession, strengthening of faith, and healing from many ailments and misfortunes. Saint Nina is the patroness of teachers. On the reverse side of the icon, under the image of the Holy Spirit, are written the opening words of a prayer-an address to the holy saint Nina.