The Feast of Saint Nino is observed in Georgia every January 27, celebrating Saint Nino, the enlightener of the country and one of the most revered saints in Georgian Christianity. Born around 280 in Cappadocia, she came to the kingdom of Iberia (modern-day Georgia) around 320, where she healed Queen Nana of a serious illness, leading to the queen's conversion to Christianity. This event influenced King Mirian III, who, after experiencing a miraculous recovery during a hunting trip, declared Christianity the state religion of Iberia. The Georgian cross, or Grapevine cross, associated with Saint Nino, has been a significant symbol of the Georgian Orthodox Church since the 4th century, with legends stating that she either made it herself or received it from the Virgin Mary. The celebration highlights her contributions to the spread of Christianity in Georgia and is marked by religious observances and traditions within the Georgian Orthodox Church.