Tamara's name day (Tamara's Angel Day) according to the Orthodox calendar

The beautiful female name Tamara is quite common in Russia and the post-Soviet countries. This is a modern version of the biblical name "Tamar", which comes from the Hebrew word "tamar" - "date palm". In those days, this tree was the standard of beauty in the Middle East.

The name Tamara corresponds to an interesting and strong personality, distinguished by independence, richness of the inner world and pride. She can be tender and vulnerable, but at the same time energetic, assertive and confident.

Such a woman has a special charm. At the same time, the owner of the name is a possessive and intriguing person, passionate and unpredictable. Being a leader, he prefers a soft and romantic life partner. She is a good housewife and a wonderful mother.

Tamara's name day dates in 2022 according to the Orthodox calendar

Life of the Holy Queen Tamara

The future Queen Tamara was born in Georgia in the family of King George III. At this time, the country was already Christian and the king and his queen, the beautiful Burdukhan, were deeply religious people. They ruled fairly and respected the Laws of the Lord in everything. The people loved and respected them. Only one circumstance darkened their happiness - the absence of children.

They prayed long and persistently to the Lord that He would give them children. Their prayers were answered, and the royal couple had a beautiful daughter, who was named Tamara. The girl grew up everyone's favorite. She was loved by everyone without exception for her meek disposition, modesty, and obedience.

The princess was brought up in the strict traditions of the Orthodox faith and sacredly revered the Laws of the Lord. When her mother died, and then the king, Tamara was a youth. The nation's love for her was so great that the people composed entire narratives about her, which described her wisdom, mercy, love for the common people, justice and devotion to the Christian faith. She built temples, took care of the cultural development of the country, and patronized widows and orphans.

When, after the death of her father, Tamara ascended the throne, she said that from now on she would become the father of orphans and the mother of widows. She really never betrayed this promise during all the years of wise and fair government of the country.

The period of Queen Tamara's reign is called the “Golden Era” of the country. Georgia, at this fertile time for it, reached the pinnacle of its prosperity, glory and power.

Immediately after the coronation, the first thing the queen did was convene wise confessors, theologians, bishops and priesthood. At the Council, she, together with them, decided to defend with all her might the purity of faith and observance of church canons. She put an end to the strife and spiritual turmoil that had taken place.

The queen's first marriage was unsuccessful. At the insistence of the supreme husbands, she married the son of Prince Andrei Bogolyubsky. But her husband turned out to be a constant drunkard and a rude man. After two years of persuasion, she had to break up with him.

For the sake of an heir, she had to remarry a second time. This time David (Ossetian prince) became the husband of the great queen. In this marriage, Tamara was happy.

During the years of her reign, she managed not only to build a powerful and prosperous country, to strengthen the Orthodox canons, but also to successfully stop the invasion of Caliph Abu Bakr, and a little later of Sultan Rukn-ad-Din.

Congratulations to Tamara on her name day

Tamara, on your name day, I wish that your life will be joyful, bright and long, that everything you wanted will be given to you, that everything you have only dreamed of will come true easily. Let the family be very friendly, united, so that your soul is not darkened. Live, enjoy, appreciate every moment and remember that our world is beautiful and has many faces.

Let's congratulate Tamarochka on Angel Day and celebrate a beautiful holiday in her honor! Nature plays on a May day - It’s as if it’s congratulating Tom too! We are proud of you, Tamara, that you are such an amazing person - diligent, responsible, reliable, careful in business, secrets, friendship. But if you believe it, maybe in a year! - Then you will keep your friendship forever. You will give a lot of tenderness, warmth, so that the friendship is the strongest! On your name day, Tamara, congratulations! We wish you all the best and happiness. Let life be bright. diverse, After all, such a life is wonderful for you!

May the sun shine only for you on your name day, beloved Tamara! May your destiny smile upon you. May you always give everyone a hard time. And your companions are luck and fortune, Fun, joy, happiness and love, And despite the fact that life pulls the strings, May they all always be with you. May you be able to dodge the fate of the blow, After all, we all fall, take off, and hit the road again! I sincerely wish you, Tamara, to understand the meaning of life, its essence.

Tomochka, Happy Angel Day to you! I congratulate you on the holiday today, After all, you can’t forget about name days, I wish you on my own behalf: Clear skies and sunny days, Good and faithful girlfriends and friends, There is always prosperity and comfort in the house, May trouble not knock on its doors. Health, success, smiles in the eyes, Faith, hope, good luck in business, In the family - understanding, warmth and love. Let the flame of youth not go out in the blood!

Dear Tamara! Congratulations on your name day! We wish your life to be an exciting journey, in which there is only joy and happiness. Let your dreams turn into reality. Happy Angel Day!

Angel Tamara's Day

The day of the angel of a representative of a beautiful woman with the name Tamara is celebrated on the day she was baptized.

It is with the sacrament of Baptism that the tradition of celebrating Angel Day is connected. While a person has not yet been baptized, he does not have his own Guardian Angel. But after the sacrament, he is given the Holy Angel for the rest of his life, who will accompany the Christian on all his life paths, invisibly help him, support him and offer prayers to the Lord for him.

On the day of his baptism, a person will celebrate Angel Day throughout his life.

According to church rites, a person celebrates his name day on the day when the celebration of the memory of the saint in whose honor he is named is celebrated.

Our ancestors sacredly revered Orthodox church traditions, and their Angel's Day always coincided with their name day. Previously, a person was baptized immediately on his birthday, and the baby was named strictly according to Christmastide - the memory of which Saint, or Saint, was celebrated on this day, the newborn was named that way.

Nowadays this tradition is observed very rarely. Usually a person is immediately called by the name that his parents chose for him, then he is baptized (at the same time, he is often given another name that is exclusively Orthodox). So it turns out that a person celebrates a separate birthday, Angel Day, name day, which can fall on completely different days.

Tamara's name day according to the church calendar

• May 14

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Outwardly, Tamara is very sweet, gentle and vulnerable. She is quite inquisitive, interested in everything new. She will never let you down, as she takes promises of any kind responsibly. She diligently applies to everything that is entrusted to her. True, thanks to her rich imagination, sometimes she likes to be carried away in her dreams somewhere far away. Toma is always very well read, but she reads only those books that she likes, and not those provided for by the school curriculum. She is a creative girl, so she is practically not interested in schoolwork, which is why her studies are at an average level.

Professionally, Toma cannot find himself. She tries to work at different jobs, changes areas of activity. However, nothing attracts her. This is explained by the fact that she does not like monotony and routine in life, cannot stay in the same job, she needs to constantly change her environment. After getting married, Tamara becomes a leader. She is jealous of her husband about almost everything, often this jealousy is justified.

: Tamara attaches excessive importance to intuition. Lives in a mysterious world of signs and premonitions. She belongs to those who reveal the secrets of life...

St. blgv. Tamara of Georgia, queen

Prayer to the Holy Blessed Queen Tamara Oh, Holy Great Blessed Queen Tamara! We are sinners (name) and humble, as if we diligently resort to a warm protector and an ambulance, asking for help and intercession in the abyss of troubles plunged into the abyss of those who befall us every day and hour from wicked people, and those possessed by various illnesses, and through your intercession, since it is great If you have boldness towards God, pray for us in our sorrows, needs and misfortunes, and protect us from all enemies visible and invisible, especially from demonic intrigues and tricks, arrogant attacks and flattering approaches, so that we will not be their reproach and ridicule, and With your strong help, drive them away from us, just as you drove them away from the country of Iveron, and establish true love for God in our hearts and make it worthy. When our departure from this temporary life and resettlement to eternity is ripe, soon appear to help us, and free us from the violence of the enemy, as if we have eternal life, and lead our hearts to true repentance, so that we too may present ourselves with clean lips and a clear conscience to the Most Holy Trinity , glorifying and singing Yu, with all the saints for endless centuries. Amen.

Akathist to the Holy Blessed Queen Tamara

Kontakion 1

Chosen from the ancient dynasty of the Bagratid kings, a wonderful adornment of the Georgian country and the conqueror of Islam, and the wide dissemination of the Christian faith as the planter of temples, fortresses and monasteries, and the preacher of the Word of God, Rejoice, holy great blessed Tamara, warrior of the Christian faith. Ikos 1

All the red of the world despised her grandfather, King David III, the follower of the Christian faith and its renewer throughout the entire Georgian country, the great holy Tamara, remembering such a strong and strong faith of yours, we bring you this song: Rejoice, all the good things on earth and the red of the world who despised. Rejoice, having loved Christ from youth with all your heart and with all your soul. Rejoice, King David III, follower of the Christian faith. Rejoice, and with Father George III, co-emperor. Rejoice, you who enlightened many people of the Svaneti region in Christianity. Rejoice, you who also built the temples of the Lord in Svaneti. Rejoice, holy great blessed Tamara, warrior of the Christian faith. Kontakion 2

Seeing the Almighty God about your zeal for the faith of Christians, sending help to you to defeat the Muslim faith of the Roman Sultanate of Ruqi-ed-Din, we are amazed, grateful to God, who arranged this, and sing: Alleluia. Ikos 2

The mind is acceptable to God, Saint Tamara, the all-praised one, it is useful to you and others to gain the soul by diligence, day and night from the merciful God diligently asked for victory over the Islamic faith, and the humane God heeded your prayer, giving victory, for the sake of which we cry out to you like this: Rejoice, blessed Tamara, for your desire, but God's will, successfully achieving victory. Rejoice, thou who hast acquired many spiritual good and beneficial treasures from God. Rejoice, you who built many temples in the country of Iverstei. Rejoice, having strengthened many Christians with your wisdom. Rejoice, expander of the country's borders. Rejoice, builder of the construction of canals, roads, networks, and water pipelines. Rejoice, great builder of monastic monasteries. Rejoice, and planter of monuments of architecture, painting, literature and science. Rejoice, holy great blessed Tamara, warrior of the Christian faith. Kontakion 3

The power of the Most High has settled in your pure heart, beloved Queen Tamara, kindle your love, and win in the historical battle near Basiani. And in our country, for your wise rule, having won the love of all the people, and seeing your zeal as such, we sing to the Most High God: Alleluia Ikos 3

Having a great desire to renew the Christian faith throughout Iberia, the holy queen asked for strength from the Lord God and strengthen us who fall to you with our faith, who wish to diligently sing and glorify your name: Rejoice, heard by the Almighty in your prayer. Rejoice, you who have received strength from the Lord. Rejoice, service to God and the Mother of God, who most of all loved you with all your soul. Rejoice, you who presented the image of humility to all old and young. Rejoice, praised and honored by all the virtues of your peers. Rejoice, you who called the time of your reign the golden age. Rejoice, you who have had glory throughout the whole world, are sung and glorified. Rejoice, and you who counted your reign as nothing. Rejoice, adorned with bright vestments from God. Rejoice, you who have the gifts of miracles. Rejoice, holy great blessed Tamara, warrior of the Christian faith. Kontakion 4

You are invincible from godless unrest, blessed Tamara, desiring to unceasingly work for the Lord, extending your labors to great lengths, leaving the royal throne, and spent time in the cave monastery of Vardzil, chanting to God: Alleluia. Ikos 4

Hearing, blessed Tamara, about our fleeting life, she placed the monastic image on herself, and we, thinking about it, thus cry out to you: Rejoice, and you who imputed your reign to the salvation of souls. Rejoice, and follower of the monastic life. Rejoice, you who built a church for yourself in the cave monastery of Vardzil. Rejoice, cell that had a window with the temple. Rejoice, who offered prayers from the window into the temple during Divine services. Rejoice, you who transform worldly storms, unrest and rebellion into silence. Rejoice, kindly guiding everyone into a saving haven. Rejoice, fierce and pacifying wisdom of the enemies of vacillation. Rejoice, you who receive under your protection and motherly protection. Rejoice, holy great blessed Tamara, warrior of the Christian faith. Kontakion 5

The epiphany star in the country of Iverste, enlightening many with the rays of its shrine, and instructing many on the path of knowledge of God, seeing this God's will for good, we sing with gratitude to the All-Merciful God: Alleluia. Ikos 5

Having seen many, your God-pleasing life, they break their hearts by remembering: “He who comes to Me I will not cast out,” we crown you with the same hymn: Rejoice, O Queen, distinguished by high piety. Rejoice, thou who art the continuator of all the undertakings of King George. Rejoice, promoting the wide spread of faith, art and spiritual culture throughout the country. Rejoice, you who successfully led the Iverskian troops to victory. Rejoice, conqueror of the seven Muslim faiths. Rejoice, you who encourage all Christians with your victories. Rejoice, strengthening all your followers through deeds and fervent prayer to God. Rejoice, you who affirm those who are overcome by resistance by sudden relief. Rejoice, watching over all Christians with a cheerful eye. Rejoice, holy great blessed Tamara, warrior of the Christian faith. Kontakion 6

We preach and everywhere praise your name, holy and faithful queen, at the end of your earthly life, uncovetous in a closed cave, continued, marveling at your patience, the mortification of your body, giving praise to God with the song: Alleluia. Ikos 6

Vozsia in the Iveron church region, blessed great Tamara, having enclosed herself in a cave, having also illuminated and enlightened the surrounding countries, and created the hearts of many towards good deeds, for this blessing of God, we bring you our singing: Rejoice, thou who has yet wisely ruled the country as a queen . Rejoice, and in the cell there is grace from God. Rejoice, thou who understandest in the vanity of those who live. Rejoice, stewardship of the good life of beginners. Rejoice, strengthening of those who are weary and shaken by despondency. Rejoice, affirmation of hard work for all. Rejoice, great organizer of Iberia. Rejoice, vigilant guardian of pure and immaculate life. Rejoice, all who want to live a pious and godly life, wise teacher. Rejoice, holy great blessed Tamara, warrior of the Christian faith. Kontakion 7

Although the all-evil enemy of your good undertaking created an obstacle, sending in 1204 the ruler of the Roman Sultanate to demand that Iberia renounce Christianity and accept Islam, you, good Queen Tamara, rejected this demand, and in the battle near Bassiani, having defeated the cunning and deceit of the enemy, about which you rejoiced, We sing gratefully to God: Alleluia. Ikos 7

Saint Tamara, the blessed Tamara, took on new work and a new feat in the life of the cave; in the Vardzil prayer temple you built, the most zealous service to Christ God and we, looking with intelligent eyes, constantly cry out to you: Rejoice, conqueror of the insidious enemy of the Christian. Rejoice, you who have achieved the monastic sojourn in the cave. Rejoice, guardian of monastic abodes. Rejoice, you who built 365 caves and the Vardzil temple. Rejoice, you who have won many legends about your eternal life. Rejoice, faithful performer of God's commandments. Rejoice, unconstrained ascetic in monastic labors. Rejoice, warm prayer book for us. Rejoice, holy great blessed Tamara, warrior of the Christian faith. Kontakion 8

A strange and sorrowful life, working only for God, for this sake we also sing to God, who taught you and taught you: Alleluia. Ikos 8

All your care, faithful Queen Tamara, resisting the all-evil Christian enemy, and trampling on his proud head, glorifying the common Creator. In the same way, the Glory of God rose from your cell and illuminated all the ends of the earth, so for the sake of such praise we give you the song: Rejoice, working for the One God. Rejoice, powerfully subduing the enemy of pride. Rejoice, adorned with deep humility and meekness. Rejoice, gifted with wisdom from God. Rejoice, you who spent the last years of your life in unceasing prayer. Rejoice, and peacefully ended your earthly life. Rejoice, numbered among the holy ranks of the faithful. Rejoice, holy great blessed Tamara, warrior of the Christian faith. Kontakion 9

Every human mind, looking at your wretched and humble life, leaving the royal throne and all earthly honors, is a great reward, thanksgiving to the Almighty God, glorifying His goodness, and leading many from the soul-destroying path and instructing them on the path of salvation, teaching them to sing to the Creator and Provider: Alleluia. Ikos 9

You have trampled on everything in this world, and having come to hate the useless demise, and teach our souls this, holy blessed Tamara, for such thy goodness accept our everlasting veneration: Rejoice, thou valiant despiser of the world and all its sweets, beauties and charms. Rejoice, stewards of meekness and abstinence. Rejoice, you who save yourself by silence and by eliminating yourself from the world. Rejoice, you who do not put soft and light robes on yourself. Rejoice, you who, instead of choosing food, have risen by fasting for many days and by mortification of the body. Rejoice, instead of the royal sweet drink, you have drunk yourself with heartfelt tears. Rejoice, holy great blessed Tamara, warrior of the Christian faith. Kontakion 10

Although you mercifully expect to save many, all conversion and salvation, the Most Merciful God will show you to the country of Iveron, as a champion of orthodoxy, stirring us with a pure heart to sing to you and to God: Alleluia. Ikos 10

The wall is solid and a strong fence has appeared, holy blessed Tamara, giving a helping hand to all who zealously come to you, and for such your benevolent gratitude we reward you with the song: Rejoice, quick helper to the needy. Rejoice, O merciful nurse of the hungry. Rejoice, clothing and shelter for those deprived of clothing and shelter. Rejoice, wise healer of those aggravated by illnesses. Rejoice, speedy banisher of all misfortunes and sorrows. Rejoice, warm protector who flows to you with faith. Rejoice, holy great blessed Tamara, warrior of the Christian faith. Kontakion 11

We bring you singing, holy great blessed Tamara, to glorify your deeds and labors, but we, seeing God’s will, bring you this small prayer of ours from all sins and defilements with your prayers, and every day and hour with a pure heart we sing to God: Alleluia. Ikos 11

Filled with God's grace and glorified from the country of Iveron, the great holy, blessed queen, pray to God for us sinners who truly glorify you with love: Rejoice, performer of all virtues. Rejoice, beautiful and wonderful dwelling of the Holy Spirit. Rejoice, you are a fertilized receptacle for all Godly deeds. Rejoice, you who have pleased the Creator and God well in your temporary life. Rejoice, you who had national glory during your lifetime. Rejoice, and to the end of this temporary and difficult life of yours, having prepared yourself perfectly. Rejoice, you who have entered into the heavenly dwelling and are numbered among the saints. Rejoice, holy great blessed Tamara, warrior of the Christian faith. Kontakion 12

The All-Bountiful God has given grace to you from His treasures, for your valiant diligence and deeds, as you have been pleasing and kind to God, and have received endless reward for yourself in the heavenly villages, constantly singing to God: Alleluia. Ikos 12

Singing your victory over the Muslim coalition and the silent care of everyday life, we praise your many painful labors and exploits, we honor all-night vigils and prayers, chanting: Rejoice, thou who has become like an Angel in heavenly glory. Rejoice, numbered among the faithful. Rejoice, having gained participation and inheritance with all the saints who have pleased God well. Rejoice, you who are filled with the sweet and blessed things of the Most Holy Trinity. Rejoice, thou who hast righteously merited the ineffable blessings prepared for the righteous from time immemorial. Rejoice, holy great blessed Tamara, warrior of the Christian faith. Kontakion 13

Oh, holy great blessed Tamara! Accept this prayer of ours, offered by us, unworthy, out of love. Keep us safe from all enemy slander and attacks and in the long life of us who flow to you with faith and love, deliver us from all troubles, sorrows and misfortunes, so that we may sing gratefully about you to our God and Savior: Alleluia. (This kontakion is read three times, then ikos 1st, kontakion 1st.)

The character of the birthday boy and the origin of the name

Of Hebrew origin, meaning: fig tree. Since childhood, Tamara cannot stand monotony. She is unable to get carried away by playing or reading for a long time, although by nature she is inquisitive, curious, interested in everything, she cares about everything.

She is artistic, performs in front of guests with obvious pleasure, and, having matured a little, takes part in theatrical performances. She constantly plays some kind of role: either an obedient and diligent girl, or an adult aunt, or a character in a film she likes. Sweet, friendly with people she knows well.

Saints with the name Tamara according to the Orthodox calendar 2020 are commemorated 3 times a year

Prayer to the saint whose name you bear

Pray to God for me, holy servant of God Tamara, as I diligently resort to you, a quick helper and prayer book for my soul.

At such a wonderful time, Tamar’s name day happens - thanks to the Georgian Queen Tamara!)

Everything is blooming and fragrant already! Fruit trees stand like brides in pink and white decorations...

Not so long ago I learned about this Angel Day, but since then it has been very nice to celebrate it!

Sometimes gifts happen on Angel Day - sometimes very unexpected and memorable...

For example, two years ago... I had a dream! So cool, alluring and promising... Remembered! Until now... It seemed then that it was bringing wonderful changes to life!

However, it happens – and quite often – that a dream is just a dream... It remains in the memory like a wonderful story, a film that never happened...

It happens that something ephemeral is remembered for a long time - you can’t touch/try it (a pear is hanging - you can’t eat it! Neither the mind nor the heart in the end)

A strange creature is a man - after all, there were real gifts for Angel Days - but I remember more a dream).

Happy Angel Day to all Tamars today!)

I wish you happiness and pleasure from life! And good health, of course!) Now it has again become a trending greeting!)

The Russian version of the Hebrew name Tamar, which is translated as “fig tree”, “palm tree”. It most likely came to Russia through the Caucasus (Georgia, Armenia) along with Christian traditions.

The first known bearer of this name was the Georgian Queen Tamara, in whose honor the name day is celebrated on May 14. She became famous for her intelligence, beauty, religiosity and skillful management of the country. The period of her reign is considered one of the most favorable in the history of Georgia.

The girl Tamara is one of those children who cannot be kept in one place. They are interested in everything, but not for long. Plays for 5 minutes, reads even less, cartoons - half an hour. There is no salvation for parents. At school, hyperactivity may not be good for her, so a lot depends on the teacher; if Tamara manages to interest him in the subject, she will extract everything he knows from him; if she fails, the girl will get bored.

In her youth, Tamara attracts people with her charm and cheerful disposition. The girl has many friends, acquaintances, suitors, she takes part in everything in which she can participate, but only until something really interests her. Likewise with young people, as soon as Tamara meets her man, everyone else will lose all attraction for her.

In the family, Tamara is often, if not the leader, then certainly the initiator of all changes. She plans trips, comes up with entertainment, invites friends, starts renovations, rearranges furniture and changes wallpaper. The husband in such a family can only approve or disapprove of her projects.

Tamara loves classic gifts, so a bouquet of roses or a basket of tulips is the right choice.

Characteristics of the birthday girl Tamara:

From the Phoenician language - it is possible that the name comes from the Phoenician name for the palm tree - “tamar”. The same root is the name of a small southern plant, tamarisk. Tamara's name day is in May and December.

Tamara is slender, like a palm tree, artistic, inquisitive and a little curious. All his life he has been searching for himself, trying to determine his calling, unnerving his loved ones. Very pleasant and sweet to talk to. Charming housewife, expressive business woman at work.

Tamara loves spectacular moments, she is very sexy. He knows how to use his body well as an instrument of pleasure. Has maximum erotic excitability. Unfaithful if the husband is of average temperament and capabilities. Experiences an irresistible need for a strong, exhausting partner. He loves changes in sensations, impressions, variety of surroundings, and travel. Good hostess. He loves and knows how to receive guests.

Character of the birthday girl

The origin of the name is associated with the biblical king Tamar. Translated from Hebrew as “Phoenician palm tree.” The name came to us in Soviet times from Armenia and Georgia.

From a very young age, the girl is characterized by incredible activity and curiosity. The girl is constantly trying to take in everything around her with her gaze. She tries to understand the whole world around her from her own experience, but it all ends only in frustration, since she does not have enough time for everything.

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Tomochki is very attached to their mothers, they always try to help and be like them. That is why Tom learns the mystery of household chores from an early age - cooking, cleaning, washing, ironing.

The girl is very sociable, so she will always have both friends and enemies. That's because she always says everything straight. Adult Tamara always relies on herself; she finds a way out of any situation thanks to her creative thinking and logic. She is also not devoid of leadership qualities. She is also characterized by a quick temper, which fortunately does not last long.

Relics and veneration

According to the life writer, with the repose of the holy Queen Tamara, “the sun of Georgia went out,” and the joy of the Georgians gave way to grief: “their lips became like the earth, deprived of salt” [26].
According to “The Life of the Queen of Queens Tamar,” the ashes of Saint Tamara were placed in the cathedral in Mtskheta for several days, and then buried in Gelati in the Bagration family tomb. However, in fact, the true resting place of her relics remained hidden. Knowing that the enemies of Christ would want to take revenge on her after her death, she bequeathed to bury herself secretly so that the grave would remain hidden from the world. At night, ten detachments left the gates of the castle where the queen died. Each one carried a coffin, and all ten coffins were secretly buried in different places. No one knew which of them contained the queen's body. According to one legend, she was buried in the Gelati monastery. Another tradition claims that she was buried in the Jerusalem Cross Monastery, as she promised to make a pilgrimage to Jerusalem, but during her lifetime she could not do this, and the new king George Lasha fulfilled her mother’s cherished desire. Queen Tamara's contemporaries left two major biographies of the saint that have remained throughout the centuries. “The Life of the Queen of Queens Tamar” [27] was written, according to the most authoritative Georgian researchers, by the queen’s close associate Vasily Ezosmodzgvari and is dedicated primarily to the moral character of the saint. Another work - “History and Praise of the Crowned Bearers” [28] - was written in a more secular vein by an eyewitness to most of the events he describes and is replete with detailed geographical information, descriptions of battles and state councils. Information about the life of the saint is also contained in decrees and documents such as deeds of gift.

Both her personal piety and the unprecedented prosperity of Georgia under her hand contributed to the formation of special veneration around her name. Along with Equal-to-the-Apostles Nina, the blessed queen became the most revered and beloved saint among Georgians. The veneration of the holy queen, conciliarly approved by the Church, was supplemented by various folk legends and beliefs. Over time, veneration of the saint began to spread to other Orthodox nations. In Rus', from the second half of the 16th century, the “Tale of Queen Dinara”, based on the events associated with the glorious Battle of Shamkhor, received wide circulation. In connection with the 800th anniversary of her death, the Georgian Orthodox Church declared 2013 the year of Queen Tamara [29].