101 Orthodox SAINTS
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$40.00
by Sarah Wright and Alexandra Schmalzbach, illustrated by Nicholas Malara
Did you know there was a saint who used a dogsled for transportation? Or a saint who turned down a marriage proposal from the Roman Emperor? How about the saint who jumped from building to building during a siege to bring the Eucharist to his parishioners?
Discover all of these stories and more in 101 Orthodox Saints. Written for children and those with a childlike curiosity, this visual encyclopedia will enhance your family’s understanding and celebration of the saints of the Church. Each page is filled with illustrations, icons, graphics, and fascinating facts about the martyrs, monks, and mothers who boldly lived out their Faith to the glory of God.
Hardcover, 120 pages.
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Did you know there was a saint who rescued icons from the town dump? Or a saint who secretly lived outside the gate of his parents’ home?
Discover these stories and more in 102 Orthodox Saints—our second volume of entirely new saint stories, written for children and for those with a childlike curiosity. This visual encyclopedia will enhance your family’s understanding and celebration of the saints of the Church. Each page is filled with illustrations, icons, graphics, and fascinating facts about the martyrs, monks, and mothers who boldly lived out their faith to the glory of God.
Age Range: For children of all ages, and independent readers age 7 - 14
Authors: Sarah Wright and Alexandra Schmalzbach
Illustrator: Nicholas Malara
Hardcover: 120 pages
A Boy’s Journey to Sainthood: St. Paisios the Athonite
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Pages: 48
Binding: Hardcover
The saints of our Church, even the greatest elders and ascetics, were once children!
On one summer day, in Konitsa of Epirus (Northern Greece), the young Arseny beheld the “Light of the world” with his own eyes. Over the years, this very child grew up to become the beloved saint we know today as St. Paisios the Athonite.
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A Child’s Guide to the Divine Liturgy
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A wonderful new tool for Orthodox children! A Child's Guide to the Divine Liturgy is designed as an aid to help children negotiate their way through the Divine Liturgy and learn more about the Church and our faith. Small and easy to hold, with engaging illustrations, the guide is divided into six color-coded sections:
- Preparing for the Divine Liturgy
- The Divine Liturgy
- Salt and Light
- The 12 Feasts
- Words to Know
- Glossary
This guide is written to appeal to children ages two to ten. The very young child will learn basic vocabulary and come to recognize the various milestones in the Divine Liturgy. For the older child, the guide includes several longer psalms, quotes, and prayers; the 12 feast icons and kontakia; plus an extensive glossary filled with terms and vocabulary often heard throughout the liturgical year.