What new name did Olga take after her baptism?
Maria
Anastasia
Helena
Elena
Answer
After her baptism, Olga was given the name Elena, which is the Russian version of Helena. Elena was the name of the Byzantine Empress who had baptized Olga. The adoption of the name Elena was a sign of Olga's acceptance of Christianity and her willingness to adopt Byzantine customs and culture.
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