(956–1015), grand prince of Kiev 980–1015; known as Vladimir the Great; canonized as St Vladimir. His marriage to a sister of the Byzantine emperor Basil II resulted in his conversion to Christianity and in Christianity in Russia developing in close association with the Orthodox Church. Feast day, 15 July.
(956–1015), grand prince of Kiev 980–1015; known as Vladimir the Great ; canonized as St. Vladimir. His marriage to a sister of the Byzantine emperor Basil II resulted in his conversion to Christianity. Feast day, July 15.