Easter Books

{"id":6549251031122,"title":"The Miracle of the Red Egg","handle":"the-miracle-of-the-red-egg","description":"\u003cp\u003eCelebrate a girl's participation as myrrhophora this year with this Easter book celebrating Mary Magdalene as Myrrh-Bearer and participant of the Miracle of the Red Egg!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr id=\"split\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAt Pascha, Orthodox all over the world dye and bless red eggs. Here is the story of how this tradition started—way back in apostolic times, with St. Mary Magdalene and a blessed miracle that dazzled the unbelieving Roman emperor with the reality and power of Christ's Resurrection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBook Details:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge Range: 5 - 12 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Elizabeth Crispina Johnson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllustrator: Daria Fisher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePage Length: 32 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 8 X 10 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSome Book Reviews:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"My 14 year old still loves this story to be recalled at Pascha. A wonderful gift for Godchildren!\"  -Yolanda D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Great story about the history of why we dye red eggs for Pascha! Enjoyable for kids and adults.\"  -Eleni\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"This is one of my favorite children’s books.\"  -Elizabeth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-padding-base\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-padding-small\" style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eElizabeth Crispina Johnson is a homestead farmer who lives with her husband in an earth-sheltered house in the Finger Lakes district of New York. Having recently finished home schooling her last child, she is now turning her attention to writing for children, writing books that encourage, delight, and inspire!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2023-02-14T23:04:04-06:00","created_at":"2021-03-12T16:41:43-06:00","vendor":"Ancient Faith","type":"Book","tags":["book","boy","easter","girl","Mary Magdalene"],"price":2199,"price_min":2199,"price_max":2199,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":39851147526226,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"AF-BOOK-RDEGG","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"The Miracle of the Red Egg","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":2199,"weight":425,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":"9781936270590","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/www.dahliaweddingsandbaptisms.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/miracle-of-red-egg_1.jpg?v=1648684797","\/\/www.dahliaweddingsandbaptisms.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Red_Egg.interior.10_11_1.jpg?v=1648684782","\/\/www.dahliaweddingsandbaptisms.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Red_Egg.interior.p22_23_1.jpg?v=1648684782"],"featured_image":"\/\/www.dahliaweddingsandbaptisms.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/miracle-of-red-egg_1.jpg?v=1648684797","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":20332941934674,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.803,"height":1280,"width":1028,"src":"\/\/www.dahliaweddingsandbaptisms.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/miracle-of-red-egg_1.jpg?v=1648684797"},"aspect_ratio":0.803,"height":1280,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.dahliaweddingsandbaptisms.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/miracle-of-red-egg_1.jpg?v=1648684797","width":1028},{"alt":null,"id":20332941901906,"position":2,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.602,"height":799,"width":1280,"src":"\/\/www.dahliaweddingsandbaptisms.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Red_Egg.interior.10_11_1.jpg?v=1648684782"},"aspect_ratio":1.602,"height":799,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.dahliaweddingsandbaptisms.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Red_Egg.interior.10_11_1.jpg?v=1648684782","width":1280},{"alt":null,"id":20332941869138,"position":3,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.598,"height":801,"width":1280,"src":"\/\/www.dahliaweddingsandbaptisms.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Red_Egg.interior.p22_23_1.jpg?v=1648684782"},"aspect_ratio":1.598,"height":801,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.dahliaweddingsandbaptisms.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Red_Egg.interior.p22_23_1.jpg?v=1648684782","width":1280}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003eCelebrate a girl's participation as myrrhophora this year with this Easter book celebrating Mary Magdalene as Myrrh-Bearer and participant of the Miracle of the Red Egg!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr id=\"split\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAt Pascha, Orthodox all over the world dye and bless red eggs. Here is the story of how this tradition started—way back in apostolic times, with St. Mary Magdalene and a blessed miracle that dazzled the unbelieving Roman emperor with the reality and power of Christ's Resurrection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBook Details:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge Range: 5 - 12 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Elizabeth Crispina Johnson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllustrator: Daria Fisher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePage Length: 32 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 8 X 10 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSome Book Reviews:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"My 14 year old still loves this story to be recalled at Pascha. A wonderful gift for Godchildren!\"  -Yolanda D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Great story about the history of why we dye red eggs for Pascha! Enjoyable for kids and adults.\"  -Eleni\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"This is one of my favorite children’s books.\"  -Elizabeth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-padding-base\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-padding-small\" style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eElizabeth Crispina Johnson is a homestead farmer who lives with her husband in an earth-sheltered house in the Finger Lakes district of New York. Having recently finished home schooling her last child, she is now turning her attention to writing for children, writing books that encourage, delight, and inspire!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e"}

{"id":6570514939986,"title":"The Broken Wheel","handle":"the-broken-wheel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe life of St. Katherine unfolds in the pages of this comic book style paperback.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csplit\u003e\u003c\/split\u003e\u003chr id=\"split\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"It was a cruel invention, this wheel. A wheel that forced submission from those beneath it...\" \u003cbr\u003eYoung Katherine, born into noble wealth with an insatiable hunger for knowledge, surpasses even her tutors when it comes to learning. But her learning counts for nothing when she meets the only man worthy of her - her heavenly Bridegroom. Trading worldly knowledge for eternal wisdom, Katherine challenges even the emperor himself - and he prepares a cruel invention to break her. Meet this great bride of Christ in the second graphic novel in the Among the Saints series - written to inspire both children and adults.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBook Details:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge Range: 7+ years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Gabriel Wilson\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePage Length: 104 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 7 X 10 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSome Book Reviews:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"My children practically fought over this! We got it for our 13 yr old daughter for St. Nikolas Day and her younger brothers loved it just as much as she did. Beautiful illustrations and inspiring story of a beloved Saint. \"  -Elizabeth P.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"The story of Saint Katherine is so inspiring. Our family loves this book and the artwork in it!\"  -Mary P.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"A beautiful and touching story that will be enjoyed again and again!\"  -Rebecca\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-padding-base\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-padding-small\"\u003eGabriel lives near his childhood home in rural Indiana with his wife Emily and their three daughters. Their home is over 100 years old - a true fixer-upper - and the subject of many of his woodworking projects. In his free time, he pursues carpentry and music and enjoys making homemade tacos with his wife and sketching with his daughters. Graphic novels are his favorite form of artwork, and aside from his comics based on the lives of saints, he has other secular novels in the works.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","published_at":"2023-02-14T23:04:05-06:00","created_at":"2021-04-08T13:08:49-05:00","vendor":"Ancient Faith","type":"Book","tags":["book","boy","Christmas","easter","girl"],"price":1699,"price_min":1699,"price_max":1699,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":39851147264082,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"AF-BOOK-BRKWH","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"The Broken Wheel","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":1699,"weight":499,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":"9781944967871","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/www.dahliaweddingsandbaptisms.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/the_broken_wheel.jpg?v=1676434721","\/\/www.dahliaweddingsandbaptisms.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/DSC_1367.jpg?v=1676434721","\/\/www.dahliaweddingsandbaptisms.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/thebrokenwheelpages1.png?v=1676434721","\/\/www.dahliaweddingsandbaptisms.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/thebrokenwheelpages2.png?v=1676434721"],"featured_image":"\/\/www.dahliaweddingsandbaptisms.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/the_broken_wheel.jpg?v=1676434721","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":22269033906258,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.7,"height":2000,"width":1400,"src":"\/\/www.dahliaweddingsandbaptisms.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/the_broken_wheel.jpg?v=1676434721"},"aspect_ratio":0.7,"height":2000,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.dahliaweddingsandbaptisms.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/the_broken_wheel.jpg?v=1676434721","width":1400},{"alt":null,"id":21082847903826,"position":2,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.401,"height":2000,"width":2801,"src":"\/\/www.dahliaweddingsandbaptisms.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/DSC_1367.jpg?v=1676434721"},"aspect_ratio":1.401,"height":2000,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.dahliaweddingsandbaptisms.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/DSC_1367.jpg?v=1676434721","width":2801},{"alt":null,"id":20335096594514,"position":3,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.444,"height":709,"width":1024,"src":"\/\/www.dahliaweddingsandbaptisms.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/thebrokenwheelpages1.png?v=1676434721"},"aspect_ratio":1.444,"height":709,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.dahliaweddingsandbaptisms.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/thebrokenwheelpages1.png?v=1676434721","width":1024},{"alt":null,"id":20335096627282,"position":4,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.444,"height":709,"width":1024,"src":"\/\/www.dahliaweddingsandbaptisms.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/thebrokenwheelpages2.png?v=1676434721"},"aspect_ratio":1.444,"height":709,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.dahliaweddingsandbaptisms.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/thebrokenwheelpages2.png?v=1676434721","width":1024}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe life of St. Katherine unfolds in the pages of this comic book style paperback.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csplit\u003e\u003c\/split\u003e\u003chr id=\"split\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"It was a cruel invention, this wheel. A wheel that forced submission from those beneath it...\" \u003cbr\u003eYoung Katherine, born into noble wealth with an insatiable hunger for knowledge, surpasses even her tutors when it comes to learning. But her learning counts for nothing when she meets the only man worthy of her - her heavenly Bridegroom. Trading worldly knowledge for eternal wisdom, Katherine challenges even the emperor himself - and he prepares a cruel invention to break her. Meet this great bride of Christ in the second graphic novel in the Among the Saints series - written to inspire both children and adults.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBook Details:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge Range: 7+ years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Gabriel Wilson\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePage Length: 104 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 7 X 10 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSome Book Reviews:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"My children practically fought over this! We got it for our 13 yr old daughter for St. Nikolas Day and her younger brothers loved it just as much as she did. Beautiful illustrations and inspiring story of a beloved Saint. \"  -Elizabeth P.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"The story of Saint Katherine is so inspiring. Our family loves this book and the artwork in it!\"  -Mary P.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"A beautiful and touching story that will be enjoyed again and again!\"  -Rebecca\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-padding-base\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-padding-small\"\u003eGabriel lives near his childhood home in rural Indiana with his wife Emily and their three daughters. Their home is over 100 years old - a true fixer-upper - and the subject of many of his woodworking projects. In his free time, he pursues carpentry and music and enjoys making homemade tacos with his wife and sketching with his daughters. Graphic novels are his favorite form of artwork, and aside from his comics based on the lives of saints, he has other secular novels in the works.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e"}

{"id":7070059069522,"title":"Beautiful Pascha: Coloring Book","handle":"beautiful-pascha-easter-book","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTravel through the Lenten season, from Zacchaeus Sunday through Great Lent all the way to Pascha and Bright Week while coloring! \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr id=\"split\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eBeautiful Pascha \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003eboldly announces Christ's triumph over death. From the Resurrection Icon to decorated pysanky eggs, young children will develop a visual sensibility to meaningful symbols found in the Church. Printed on thick perforated paper for easy removal, may this book bless those who create within its pages.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAge Range: 5 - 12 years\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIllustrated by Megan Elizabeth Gilbert. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIllustrator: Daria Fisher\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFormat: Hardcover\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePage Length: 64 pages\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eDimensions: 7.25 X 10 inches\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSome Book Reviews:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLovely coloring book! High quality, nice paper, beautiful pages for little kids, big kids, and adults. I enjoyed it as much as my kids. Even my pre-reader child looked at the picture of Christ riding the donkey into town and said, “is this Palm Sunday?” The story is beautifully laid out. The coloring book is not advertised as a watercolor coloring book but the pages are actually thick enough for us to use our watercolor pens! 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From the Resurrection Icon to decorated pysanky eggs, young children will develop a visual sensibility to meaningful symbols found in the Church. Printed on thick perforated paper for easy removal, may this book bless those who create within its pages.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAge Range: 5 - 12 years\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIllustrated by Megan Elizabeth Gilbert. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIllustrator: Daria Fisher\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFormat: Hardcover\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePage Length: 64 pages\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eDimensions: 7.25 X 10 inches\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSome Book Reviews:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLovely coloring book! High quality, nice paper, beautiful pages for little kids, big kids, and adults. I enjoyed it as much as my kids. Even my pre-reader child looked at the picture of Christ riding the donkey into town and said, “is this Palm Sunday?” The story is beautifully laid out. The coloring book is not advertised as a watercolor coloring book but the pages are actually thick enough for us to use our watercolor pens! Really beautiful coloring book. -Kadi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e"}

{"id":7070180507730,"title":"Icon: A Novel","handle":"icon-a-novel","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn a post-Christian America, where going to church, praying, or owning holy things means death, a twelve-year-old girl searches for the truth. Finding it may cost her everything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr id=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForget your old name. Forget your parents. These are the things Euphrosyne's grandparents and counselor tell her. But if Orthodox Christianity is a lie, why did the icon so dramatically save her life? And what can she do to get the icon back? \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBook Details:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge Range: 13+ years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Georgia Briggs\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePage Length: 216 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 5 X 7.5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSome Book Reviews:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Wonderful book! It would be a great choice for teenagers, and adults. It was very deep in the beginning and the end. The ending really tricks you, because you would never really think that it would happen. I would recommend this book to my Orthodox friends!\"  -Maria J.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Well written and exciting. Fitting for a middle or high school reader of today, and quite enjoyable for an adult, too. This is a very timely story.\"  -Annalisa D.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"It grabbed me from the first page, and I couldn't put it down. I cried a lot while reading -- the beauty of the Liturgy, the beauty of the representation of Orthodoxy, sadness, joy, recognition. One of my favorite parts was Euphrosyne during Liturgy, when she noticed that the church was fuller than could logically be accounted for. I love discovering fiction that portrays Orthodoxy positively and accurately. I've started recommending the book to friends.\"  -Katherine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003eGeorgia Briggs was born and raised by two Anglophiles in Birmingham, Alabama. 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It was very deep in the beginning and the end. The ending really tricks you, because you would never really think that it would happen. I would recommend this book to my Orthodox friends!\"  -Maria J.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Well written and exciting. Fitting for a middle or high school reader of today, and quite enjoyable for an adult, too. This is a very timely story.\"  -Annalisa D.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"It grabbed me from the first page, and I couldn't put it down. I cried a lot while reading -- the beauty of the Liturgy, the beauty of the representation of Orthodoxy, sadness, joy, recognition. One of my favorite parts was Euphrosyne during Liturgy, when she noticed that the church was fuller than could logically be accounted for. I love discovering fiction that portrays Orthodoxy positively and accurately. I've started recommending the book to friends.\"  -Katherine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003eGeorgia Briggs was born and raised by two Anglophiles in Birmingham, Alabama. She now lives in the country with her husband, her two stepdaughters, and their chubby Boston terrier. When she is not writing or working as a librarian, she enjoys baking cookies and singing along with recordings of Russian men’s choirs. Georgia is a member of Saint Symeon Orthodox Church in Birmingham.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}

{"id":7070180573266,"title":"Sasha and the Dragon","handle":"sasha-and-the-dragon","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis books reminds young and old of the protection of angels in our daily lives. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csplit\u003e\u003c\/split\u003e\u003chr id=\"split\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWalking the lonely streets of a new, unfamiliar town, Sasha feels displaced and alone. His grandmother is dying; the children in the neighborhood laugh when he walks by. And there is a dragon under his bed—he is sure! When Sasha cries for help, God and His saints hear him, and he has an experience that both changes his life and sweetens his soul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSasha and the Dragon\u003c\/em\u003e is a modern fairy tale to be treasured by children and adults alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBook Details:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge Range: 5 - 10 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Laura E. Wolfe\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllustrator: Nicholas Malara\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePage Length: 32 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 8 X 10 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSome Book Reviews:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"I could not have received Sasha and the Dragon at a better time in our children's life. Our little 'Sasha' had been having his own fears and this book was instrumental in helping him face these dragons through the intersessions of Archangel Michael.\"  -MamaBirdEmma\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"The powerful image of St. Michael coming to Sasha's aid is one that will stick in children's minds and make its way to their hearts.\"  -Lisa A.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"This book EMPOWERS our children to face their fears. It is beautifully written, and captures the heart of something we all face as we grow up. At first, I thought the dragon in the book might be scary to my girls, but the story had the opposite effect. They were captivated.\"  -Erin L.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"I sit with tears of gratitude tonight after reading this beautiful story twice to my 5-year-old who struggles with many worries. He was white and tense during the first pages, but as soon as St. Michael's sword showed up, he was awestruck… The joy and excitement in his eyes said it all.\"  -GS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eLaura E. Wolfe is the author of the novella \u003cem\u003eThe Lion and the Saint.\u003c\/em\u003e A wide-eyed nature lover her entire life, Laura has a Bachelor of Science degree in biology with a minor in philosophy, and she still thinks the best place to read a good novel is halfway up a tree. 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books reminds young and old of the protection of angels in our daily lives. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csplit\u003e\u003c\/split\u003e\u003chr id=\"split\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWalking the lonely streets of a new, unfamiliar town, Sasha feels displaced and alone. His grandmother is dying; the children in the neighborhood laugh when he walks by. And there is a dragon under his bed—he is sure! When Sasha cries for help, God and His saints hear him, and he has an experience that both changes his life and sweetens his soul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSasha and the Dragon\u003c\/em\u003e is a modern fairy tale to be treasured by children and adults alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBook Details:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge Range: 5 - 10 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Laura E. Wolfe\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllustrator: Nicholas Malara\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePage Length: 32 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 8 X 10 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSome Book Reviews:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"I could not have received Sasha and the Dragon at a better time in our children's life. Our little 'Sasha' had been having his own fears and this book was instrumental in helping him face these dragons through the intersessions of Archangel Michael.\"  -MamaBirdEmma\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"The powerful image of St. Michael coming to Sasha's aid is one that will stick in children's minds and make its way to their hearts.\"  -Lisa A.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"This book EMPOWERS our children to face their fears. It is beautifully written, and captures the heart of something we all face as we grow up. At first, I thought the dragon in the book might be scary to my girls, but the story had the opposite effect. They were captivated.\"  -Erin L.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"I sit with tears of gratitude tonight after reading this beautiful story twice to my 5-year-old who struggles with many worries. He was white and tense during the first pages, but as soon as St. Michael's sword showed up, he was awestruck… The joy and excitement in his eyes said it all.\"  -GS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eLaura E. Wolfe is the author of the novella \u003cem\u003eThe Lion and the Saint.\u003c\/em\u003e A wide-eyed nature lover her entire life, Laura has a Bachelor of Science degree in biology with a minor in philosophy, and she still thinks the best place to read a good novel is halfway up a tree. She and her family are members of St. Paul Antiochian Orthodox Church in Emmaus, Pennsylvania.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e"}

{"id":7070180704338,"title":"Spyridon's Shoes","handle":"spyridons-shoes","description":"\u003cp\u003eRead this book to get a glimpse of how 'The Walking Saints' participate in our lives.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csplit\u003e\u003c\/split\u003e\u003chr id=\"split\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYoung Spyros spends his days fishing, octopus hunting, and dreaming of attending school like his best friend, Niko. When he encounters an elderly man on the beach after an accident, his whole life begins to shift and change. But who is this mysterious, saintly man, and why is his friendship so important? Take a short trip back in time to the Greek island of Corfu and discover the real reason for the mystery surrounding Spyridon's shoes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBook Details:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge Range: 7 - 12 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Christine Rogers\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePage Length: 104 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 5.25 X 7.5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSome Book Reviews:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"A must! My son is 8 and it is such a well written beautiful story. There is a lack of chapter books for this age range with this kind of content. I truly wish the author had more books like this written. It would be a nice collection, featuring different saints. Very enjoyable for Adults as well with a strong message that everyone can gain from it.\"  -Kally M\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Spiritually uplifting which encourages faith and hope through love, sacrifice and prayer always.\"  -Miroslav\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"A beautiful and touching story that will be enjoyed again and again!\"  -Rebecca\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-padding-base\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-padding-small\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eKh. Christine Rogers is married to Fr. John Rogers and is the mother of four. She is also the author of The Road to Golgotha. A life-long Alaskan, she enjoys indoorsy activities like reading, sewing and not camping, and can often be found in the church kitchen cooking for anywhere from 50-300 people.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e","published_at":"2023-02-14T23:13:14-06:00","created_at":"2023-02-14T21:37:54-06:00","vendor":"Ancient Faith","type":"Book","tags":["book","boy","Christmas","easter","girl","Xmas"],"price":1499,"price_min":1499,"price_max":1499,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":40339375292498,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"AF-BOOK-SPYRS","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Spyridon's Shoes","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":1499,"weight":499,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":"9781944967468","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/www.dahliaweddingsandbaptisms.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/spyridons_shoes_front.jpg?v=1676434421","\/\/www.dahliaweddingsandbaptisms.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/DSC_1374_0312b788-0468-497e-9dc0-d786c3f0b3d8.jpg?v=1676434421","\/\/www.dahliaweddingsandbaptisms.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/spyridons_shoes_back.jpg?v=1676434421","\/\/www.dahliaweddingsandbaptisms.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/spyridons_shoes_page8.jpg?v=1676434421","\/\/www.dahliaweddingsandbaptisms.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/spyridons_shoes_page7.jpg?v=1676434421"],"featured_image":"\/\/www.dahliaweddingsandbaptisms.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/spyridons_shoes_front.jpg?v=1676434421","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":22269014900818,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.7,"height":1360,"width":952,"src":"\/\/www.dahliaweddingsandbaptisms.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/spyridons_shoes_front.jpg?v=1676434421"},"aspect_ratio":0.7,"height":1360,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.dahliaweddingsandbaptisms.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/spyridons_shoes_front.jpg?v=1676434421","width":952},{"alt":null,"id":22268773892178,"position":2,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.401,"height":2000,"width":2802,"src":"\/\/www.dahliaweddingsandbaptisms.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/DSC_1374_0312b788-0468-497e-9dc0-d786c3f0b3d8.jpg?v=1676434421"},"aspect_ratio":1.401,"height":2000,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.dahliaweddingsandbaptisms.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/DSC_1374_0312b788-0468-497e-9dc0-d786c3f0b3d8.jpg?v=1676434421","width":2802},{"alt":null,"id":22269014868050,"position":3,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.7,"height":1360,"width":952,"src":"\/\/www.dahliaweddingsandbaptisms.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/spyridons_shoes_back.jpg?v=1676434421"},"aspect_ratio":0.7,"height":1360,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.dahliaweddingsandbaptisms.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/spyridons_shoes_back.jpg?v=1676434421","width":952},{"alt":null,"id":22269014802514,"position":4,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.702,"height":1255,"width":881,"src":"\/\/www.dahliaweddingsandbaptisms.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/spyridons_shoes_page8.jpg?v=1676434421"},"aspect_ratio":0.702,"height":1255,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.dahliaweddingsandbaptisms.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/spyridons_shoes_page8.jpg?v=1676434421","width":881},{"alt":null,"id":22269014835282,"position":5,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.702,"height":1256,"width":882,"src":"\/\/www.dahliaweddingsandbaptisms.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/spyridons_shoes_page7.jpg?v=1676434421"},"aspect_ratio":0.702,"height":1256,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.dahliaweddingsandbaptisms.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/spyridons_shoes_page7.jpg?v=1676434421","width":882}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003eRead this book to get a glimpse of how 'The Walking Saints' participate in our lives.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csplit\u003e\u003c\/split\u003e\u003chr id=\"split\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYoung Spyros spends his days fishing, octopus hunting, and dreaming of attending school like his best friend, Niko. When he encounters an elderly man on the beach after an accident, his whole life begins to shift and change. But who is this mysterious, saintly man, and why is his friendship so important? Take a short trip back in time to the Greek island of Corfu and discover the real reason for the mystery surrounding Spyridon's shoes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBook Details:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge Range: 7 - 12 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Christine Rogers\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePage Length: 104 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 5.25 X 7.5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSome Book Reviews:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"A must! My son is 8 and it is such a well written beautiful story. There is a lack of chapter books for this age range with this kind of content. I truly wish the author had more books like this written. It would be a nice collection, featuring different saints. Very enjoyable for Adults as well with a strong message that everyone can gain from it.\"  -Kally M\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Spiritually uplifting which encourages faith and hope through love, sacrifice and prayer always.\"  -Miroslav\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"A beautiful and touching story that will be enjoyed again and again!\"  -Rebecca\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-padding-base\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-padding-small\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eKh. Christine Rogers is married to Fr. John Rogers and is the mother of four. She is also the author of The Road to Golgotha. A life-long Alaskan, she enjoys indoorsy activities like reading, sewing and not camping, and can often be found in the church kitchen cooking for anywhere from 50-300 people.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e"}

{"id":7070180769874,"title":"The Cross and the Stag","handle":"the-cross-and-the-stag","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe story of St. Eustathius unfolds in the pages of this comic book style paperback. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csplit\u003e\u003c\/split\u003e\u003chr id=\"split\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe lost his wealth. He lost his family. He lost his station. He endured it all, to gain everything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoman Commander Placidas was a man of great power and influence. He and his family wanted for little, yet he knew there had to be more to life. Once baptized into the Christian faith as Eustathius, he faced trials beyond anything he had ever experienced on the battlefield. His faith was challenged, but that same faith gained him eternal life. Meet this great man in Ancient Faith Publishing's first graphic novel - the first in our \u003cem\u003eAmong the Saints\u003c\/em\u003e series - written to inspire both children and adults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBook Details:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge Range: 7+ years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Gabriel Wilson\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePage Length: 56 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 7 X 10 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSome Book Reviews:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"My “reluctant reader” 9 year old son LOVED this book!\"  -Charlotte B.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"10 year old \u0026amp; 13 year old both loved this! Bought extra copies for friends. This is a great way for young people to learn about saints. Can’t wait for the next book in the series!\"  -Sarah K.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"I bought 2 copies of The Cross and the Stag, one for my son (3) and 1 for my nephew and niece (9 and 6) to share. It is a fabulous graphic novel, stimulating the older kids to ask more questions about our faith and the saints and my son love it both to be read and to just look at the pictures. My husband and I have even read it several times on our own. You will not be disappointed by this book at any age!\"  -Emily S.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-padding-base\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-padding-small\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eGabriel lives near his childhood home in rural Indiana with his wife Emily and their three daughters. Their home is over 100 years old - a true fixer-upper - and the subject of many of his woodworking projects. In his free time, he pursues carpentry and music and enjoys making homemade tacos with his wife and sketching with his daughters. Graphic novels are his favorite form of artwork, and aside from his comics based on the lives of saints, he has other secular novels in the works.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e","published_at":"2023-02-14T23:12:53-06:00","created_at":"2023-02-14T21:39:02-06:00","vendor":"Ancient Faith","type":"Book","tags":["book","boy","Christmas","easter","girl"],"price":1499,"price_min":1499,"price_max":1499,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":40339375456338,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"AF-BOOK-CSTAG","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"The Cross and the Stag","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":1499,"weight":227,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":"9781944967598","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/www.dahliaweddingsandbaptisms.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/cross-and-stag-saint-eustathius__88871.1566258881_5abba585-5aed-4137-8d7f-76e2a63d789d.jpg?v=1676432360","\/\/www.dahliaweddingsandbaptisms.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/thecrossandthestagmap_b84a8cbb-5a2a-4f32-aa39-9a146ecd6d52.png?v=1676432360","\/\/www.dahliaweddingsandbaptisms.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/thecrossandthestagpages1c8_40802e70-1af3-4a72-b405-6f9c8167e6be.png?v=1676432360"],"featured_image":"\/\/www.dahliaweddingsandbaptisms.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/cross-and-stag-saint-eustathius__88871.1566258881_5abba585-5aed-4137-8d7f-76e2a63d789d.jpg?v=1676432360","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":22268778741842,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.7,"height":1280,"width":896,"src":"\/\/www.dahliaweddingsandbaptisms.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/cross-and-stag-saint-eustathius__88871.1566258881_5abba585-5aed-4137-8d7f-76e2a63d789d.jpg?v=1676432360"},"aspect_ratio":0.7,"height":1280,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.dahliaweddingsandbaptisms.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/cross-and-stag-saint-eustathius__88871.1566258881_5abba585-5aed-4137-8d7f-76e2a63d789d.jpg?v=1676432360","width":896},{"alt":null,"id":22268778774610,"position":2,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.424,"height":719,"width":1024,"src":"\/\/www.dahliaweddingsandbaptisms.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/thecrossandthestagmap_b84a8cbb-5a2a-4f32-aa39-9a146ecd6d52.png?v=1676432360"},"aspect_ratio":1.424,"height":719,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.dahliaweddingsandbaptisms.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/thecrossandthestagmap_b84a8cbb-5a2a-4f32-aa39-9a146ecd6d52.png?v=1676432360","width":1024},{"alt":null,"id":22268778807378,"position":3,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.434,"height":714,"width":1024,"src":"\/\/www.dahliaweddingsandbaptisms.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/thecrossandthestagpages1c8_40802e70-1af3-4a72-b405-6f9c8167e6be.png?v=1676432360"},"aspect_ratio":1.434,"height":714,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.dahliaweddingsandbaptisms.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/thecrossandthestagpages1c8_40802e70-1af3-4a72-b405-6f9c8167e6be.png?v=1676432360","width":1024}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003eThe story of St. Eustathius unfolds in the pages of this comic book style paperback. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csplit\u003e\u003c\/split\u003e\u003chr id=\"split\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe lost his wealth. He lost his family. He lost his station. He endured it all, to gain everything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoman Commander Placidas was a man of great power and influence. He and his family wanted for little, yet he knew there had to be more to life. Once baptized into the Christian faith as Eustathius, he faced trials beyond anything he had ever experienced on the battlefield. His faith was challenged, but that same faith gained him eternal life. Meet this great man in Ancient Faith Publishing's first graphic novel - the first in our \u003cem\u003eAmong the Saints\u003c\/em\u003e series - written to inspire both children and adults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBook Details:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge Range: 7+ years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Gabriel Wilson\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePage Length: 56 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 7 X 10 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSome Book Reviews:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"My “reluctant reader” 9 year old son LOVED this book!\"  -Charlotte B.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"10 year old \u0026amp; 13 year old both loved this! Bought extra copies for friends. This is a great way for young people to learn about saints. Can’t wait for the next book in the series!\"  -Sarah K.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"I bought 2 copies of The Cross and the Stag, one for my son (3) and 1 for my nephew and niece (9 and 6) to share. It is a fabulous graphic novel, stimulating the older kids to ask more questions about our faith and the saints and my son love it both to be read and to just look at the pictures. My husband and I have even read it several times on our own. You will not be disappointed by this book at any age!\"  -Emily S.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-padding-base\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-padding-small\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eGabriel lives near his childhood home in rural Indiana with his wife Emily and their three daughters. Their home is over 100 years old - a true fixer-upper - and the subject of many of his woodworking projects. In his free time, he pursues carpentry and music and enjoys making homemade tacos with his wife and sketching with his daughters. Graphic novels are his favorite form of artwork, and aside from his comics based on the lives of saints, he has other secular novels in the works.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e"}

{"id":7070180802642,"title":"The Lion and the Saint","handle":"the-lion-and-the-saint","description":"\u003cp\u003eMany centuries ago in the wilds of Africa, a startling and mystical friendship developed between a lion and a saint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csplit\u003e\u003c\/split\u003e\u003chr id=\"split\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSt. Gerasim served the lion by removing a thorn from its paw, and in turn the lion served St. Gerasim and his monastery for the rest of his life. This small gem of a story shows us this extraordinary friendship through the eyes of the lion, and of a baboon he befriends along the way, allowing us to participate in the lion's transformation - through contact with holiness - from an undifferentiated dumb beast to a particular lion with his own name and destiny.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBook Details:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge Range: 9+ years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Laura E. 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What a brilliant way to tell this story!\"  -Elissa B.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Very interesting read! The Lion and the Saint gives you such a different perspective of the beloved Saint. Being able to see the saint through the lion's eyes while still being true to a lion's nature was very compelling. Laura did such a good job retelling the story through this alternate perspective, that you wont want to stop reading.\"  -Naomi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-padding-base\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-padding-small\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eLaura E. Wolfe is the author of the beloved picture book Sasha and the Dragon. 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This small gem of a story shows us this extraordinary friendship through the eyes of the lion, and of a baboon he befriends along the way, allowing us to participate in the lion's transformation - through contact with holiness - from an undifferentiated dumb beast to a particular lion with his own name and destiny.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBook Details:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge Range: 9+ years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Laura E. Wolfe\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePage Length: 120 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 4.5 X 7 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSome Book Reviews:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"A special story so beautifully told. Perfect book for parents to read to their children. A perfect gift for the holidays to be enjoyed by the entire family.\"  -Despina H.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"This novella is beautiful! Honestly, I thought it would be another solid YA chapter book for my kids, and then I opened it and could not put it down. It's beautiful, and it's not just for kids. Wolfe writes poetically and powerfully, from the perspective of the animals. It's gorgeous, and unforgettable. What a brilliant way to tell this story!\"  -Elissa B.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Very interesting read! The Lion and the Saint gives you such a different perspective of the beloved Saint. Being able to see the saint through the lion's eyes while still being true to a lion's nature was very compelling. Laura did such a good job retelling the story through this alternate perspective, that you wont want to stop reading.\"  -Naomi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-padding-base\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-padding-small\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eLaura E. Wolfe is the author of the beloved picture book Sasha and the Dragon. A wide-eyed nature lover her entire life, Laura has a Bachelor of Science degree in biology with a minor in philosophy, and she still thinks the best place to read a good novel is halfway up a tree. She and her family are members of St. Paul Antiochian Orthodox Church in Emmaus, Pennsylvania.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e"}

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One can easily read this small book over and over again and still benefit from it every time.  -Ezekiel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort and meaningful: This book is very short, but full of practical and mystical wisdom around the history and practice of the prayer rope--beyond (and including) the Jesus Prayer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e"}

{"id":7076853481554,"title":"The Lost Saint","handle":"the-lost-saint-book","description":"\u003cp\u003eMarko’s life changes in an instant when he spies an armada of Ottoman ships on the horizon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csplit\u003e\u003c\/split\u003e\u003chr id=\"split\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter a battle separates him from his family, he finds help and guidance with a small group of monks. But when they stumble upon an abandoned church and a mysterious icon, Marko must conquer his own fears in order to make peace with God and to reunite with his family. Journey back to 1522, Rhodes, Greece, and experience with Marko what it means to be lost, then found.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBook Details:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge Range: 10 - 14 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Christine Rogers\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePage Length: 264 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 5.25 X 7.5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSome Book Reviews:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Wow wow wow!! What an amazing story. My 8 year old and I listened to this book. I couldn’t believe the deep conversations we had time and time again. The story telling of not only what the the main character goes through but the views of the support characters was PHENOMENAL. My son and I had conversations about history, war, Saints, monks and being thankful for what we have. The book was action packed so it kept my son’s attention but it was gentle and not graphic at all. This is book is amazing at starting Orthodox discussions with children. \"  -Athanasia\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"As a University History professor and adult reader, I had perhaps an increased interest in an Orthodox book woven into a historical setting. I stayed interested throughout the book and am looking forward to using as part of our church school's middle age class curriculum. This book while maintaining reader's interest, also teaches an important message of belonging in Christ and the restoration of forgiveness in Faith. I highly recommend it for both children and adults.\"  -Katie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Couldn’t put it down... just captivating and so beautifully written... a new family favorite\"  -Anelia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-padding-base\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-padding-small\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eKhouria Christine Rogers is married to Fr. John Rogers and is the mother of four. A lifelong Alaskan, she enjoys indoorsy activities like reading, baking, and not camping, although fishing is occasionally allowed (but not hiking). Christine has served twice in Kenya as an OCMC missionary and is a certified doula, as well as the author of \u003ca href=\"\/products\/spyridons-shoes\"\u003eSpyridon’s Shoes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e","published_at":"2023-02-26T20:02:06-06:00","created_at":"2023-02-26T19:46:09-06:00","vendor":"Ancient Faith","type":"Book","tags":["book","boy","Christmas","easter","girl"],"price":1699,"price_min":1699,"price_max":1699,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":40353749860434,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"AF-BOOK-LOSTS","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"The Lost Saint","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":1699,"weight":312,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":"9781944967901","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/www.dahliaweddingsandbaptisms.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/the-lost-saint-cover.jpg?v=1677462785","\/\/www.dahliaweddingsandbaptisms.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/the-lost-saint-back.jpg?v=1677462785","\/\/www.dahliaweddingsandbaptisms.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/the-lost-saint-pages4-5.jpg?v=1677462785"],"featured_image":"\/\/www.dahliaweddingsandbaptisms.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/the-lost-saint-cover.jpg?v=1677462785","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":22316974276690,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.7,"height":1360,"width":952,"src":"\/\/www.dahliaweddingsandbaptisms.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/the-lost-saint-cover.jpg?v=1677462785"},"aspect_ratio":0.7,"height":1360,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.dahliaweddingsandbaptisms.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/the-lost-saint-cover.jpg?v=1677462785","width":952},{"alt":null,"id":22316974243922,"position":2,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.7,"height":1360,"width":952,"src":"\/\/www.dahliaweddingsandbaptisms.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/the-lost-saint-back.jpg?v=1677462785"},"aspect_ratio":0.7,"height":1360,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.dahliaweddingsandbaptisms.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/the-lost-saint-back.jpg?v=1677462785","width":952},{"alt":null,"id":22316974211154,"position":3,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.47,"height":1927,"width":2832,"src":"\/\/www.dahliaweddingsandbaptisms.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/the-lost-saint-pages4-5.jpg?v=1677462785"},"aspect_ratio":1.47,"height":1927,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.dahliaweddingsandbaptisms.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/the-lost-saint-pages4-5.jpg?v=1677462785","width":2832}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003eMarko’s life changes in an instant when he spies an armada of Ottoman ships on the horizon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csplit\u003e\u003c\/split\u003e\u003chr id=\"split\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter a battle separates him from his family, he finds help and guidance with a small group of monks. But when they stumble upon an abandoned church and a mysterious icon, Marko must conquer his own fears in order to make peace with God and to reunite with his family. Journey back to 1522, Rhodes, Greece, and experience with Marko what it means to be lost, then found.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBook Details:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge Range: 10 - 14 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Christine Rogers\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePage Length: 264 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 5.25 X 7.5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSome Book Reviews:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Wow wow wow!! What an amazing story. My 8 year old and I listened to this book. I couldn’t believe the deep conversations we had time and time again. The story telling of not only what the the main character goes through but the views of the support characters was PHENOMENAL. My son and I had conversations about history, war, Saints, monks and being thankful for what we have. The book was action packed so it kept my son’s attention but it was gentle and not graphic at all. This is book is amazing at starting Orthodox discussions with children. \"  -Athanasia\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"As a University History professor and adult reader, I had perhaps an increased interest in an Orthodox book woven into a historical setting. I stayed interested throughout the book and am looking forward to using as part of our church school's middle age class curriculum. This book while maintaining reader's interest, also teaches an important message of belonging in Christ and the restoration of forgiveness in Faith. I highly recommend it for both children and adults.\"  -Katie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Couldn’t put it down... just captivating and so beautifully written... a new family favorite\"  -Anelia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-padding-base\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-padding-small\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eKhouria Christine Rogers is married to Fr. John Rogers and is the mother of four. A lifelong Alaskan, she enjoys indoorsy activities like reading, baking, and not camping, although fishing is occasionally allowed (but not hiking). Christine has served twice in Kenya as an OCMC missionary and is a certified doula, as well as the author of \u003ca href=\"\/products\/spyridons-shoes\"\u003eSpyridon’s Shoes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e"}

{"id":7078093946962,"title":"A Beginner's Guide to Prayer: The Orthodox Way to Draw Closer to God","handle":"a-beginners-guide-to-prayer","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIf you've been desiring to make prayer a meaningful and regular part of your life, this book will help set you on your way!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr id=\"split\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWritten neither for monastics or scholars, \u003cem\u003eA Beginner’s Guide to Prayer\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e speaks to the average man or woman on the street who desires a deeper relationship with God but is unsure how or where to begin. This is a book for those of us who are struggling to establish an effective prayer life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Drawing from nearly 2000 years of Orthodox spiritual wisdom, the author offers warm, practical, pastoral advice whose genius is to be found in its homespun simplicity and straightforward style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Fr. Michael Keiser\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePage Length: 104 Pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 5.5 x 8.5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eThe Very Rev. \u003cstrong\u003eMichael Keiser\u003c\/strong\u003e is a convert to the Orthodox faith who was raised in the Western Christian tradition. He has studied in both the Western and Eastern traditions of Christianity, and has been actively involved in evangelism and outreach on behalf of the Orthodox Christian Church. An Orthodox priest for thirty years, he has served his entire ministry as part of the ancient, biblical Church of Antioch, both in the United States and Europe, and currently works in the Department of Missions and Evangelism of the Antiochian Archdiocese. 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This is a book for those of us who are struggling to establish an effective prayer life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Drawing from nearly 2000 years of Orthodox spiritual wisdom, the author offers warm, practical, pastoral advice whose genius is to be found in its homespun simplicity and straightforward style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Fr. Michael Keiser\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePage Length: 104 Pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 5.5 x 8.5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eThe Very Rev. \u003cstrong\u003eMichael Keiser\u003c\/strong\u003e is a convert to the Orthodox faith who was raised in the Western Christian tradition. He has studied in both the Western and Eastern traditions of Christianity, and has been actively involved in evangelism and outreach on behalf of the Orthodox Christian Church. An Orthodox priest for thirty years, he has served his entire ministry as part of the ancient, biblical Church of Antioch, both in the United States and Europe, and currently works in the Department of Missions and Evangelism of the Antiochian Archdiocese. During his career he has worked with 28 different congregations in the areas of renewal and growth, established new congregations, and guided many who have found a true home in Orthodox Christianity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eFr. Keiser has written five books dealing with worship, spirituality, and an Orthodox comprehension of suffering. He currently lives in Florida with his wife of 39 years, Angelina.\u003c\/p\u003e"}

{"id":7078108397650,"title":"The Holy Angels","handle":"the-holy-angels","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor those who long to become better acquainted with these holy servants of God and to understand their role in our lives, this book is a great place to start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr id=\"split\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst published in 1981 and long out of print, \u003cem\u003eThe Holy Angels\u003c\/em\u003e has yet to be surpassed as a comprehensive and comprehensible account of the nature of the angels and their role in our salvation. In layperson's terms, Mother Alexandra presents the essence of everything the Church has to teach us about the angels, beginning with the Old Testament, continuing through the New Testament, and concluding with the Tradition of the Church as expressed in her theology, hymnography, and iconography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBook Details:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Mother Alexandra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePage Length: 304 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 5.5 x 8.5 inches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eMother Alexandra was born in 1909 in Bucharest, Romania, the youngest daughter of King Ferdinand and Queen Marie, and was christened Ileana. She lived through the harrowing events of World War I and, being a perceptive child, fully comprehended the suffering which surrounded her. She early learned to follow her mother in works of charity. At 22 she married Archduke Anton of Austria and lived in Sonnberg, Austria, giving birth to six children, two born during the Second World War. In March 1944, wishing to get away from the Nazi oppression, she moved the children to Romania. Here, at the foot of her castle of Bran, she built a hospital in memory of her mother, Queen Marie. She devoted herself to the care of the war-wounded and lovingly served the surrounding population. Subsisting and still working at the hospital, it was here she witnessed the end of the war and the communist takeover in August 1944. Then began the sad exile's life, the D.P. [Displaced Person ed.] no one wanted. She and her family went first to Switzerland, then Argentina, and finally, obtaining scholarships for most of the children, they settled in Newton, Massachusetts. Their needs were met by the sale of jewelry and by Mother Alexandra s extensive lecture tours. When all the children were either married or had found sufficient employment, she fulfilled her great desire to devote her life entirely to God and became a nun. She founded the Orthodox Monastery of the Transfiguration in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, and reposed there in 1991.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2024-11-18T15:08:48-06:00","created_at":"2023-02-28T13:01:38-06:00","vendor":"Ancient Faith","type":"Book","tags":["adults","book","Christmas","easter","inventory","The Holy Angels"],"price":2199,"price_min":2199,"price_max":2199,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":40355865952338,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"AF-BOOK-HLYAN","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":29977221431378,"product_id":7078108397650,"position":1,"created_at":"2023-02-28T13:01:44-06:00","updated_at":"2023-02-28T13:01:45-06:00","alt":null,"width":827,"height":1280,"src":"\/\/www.dahliaweddingsandbaptisms.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/theholyangels_90a97b16-1bf2-45c6-a20e-4b0e00fb383e.jpg?v=1677610905","variant_ids":[40355865952338]},"available":true,"name":"The Holy Angels","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":2199,"weight":397,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":"9781944967772","featured_media":{"alt":null,"id":22326589522002,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.646,"height":1280,"width":827,"src":"\/\/www.dahliaweddingsandbaptisms.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/theholyangels_90a97b16-1bf2-45c6-a20e-4b0e00fb383e.jpg?v=1677610905"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/www.dahliaweddingsandbaptisms.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/theholyangels_90a97b16-1bf2-45c6-a20e-4b0e00fb383e.jpg?v=1677610905"],"featured_image":"\/\/www.dahliaweddingsandbaptisms.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/theholyangels_90a97b16-1bf2-45c6-a20e-4b0e00fb383e.jpg?v=1677610905","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":22326589522002,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.646,"height":1280,"width":827,"src":"\/\/www.dahliaweddingsandbaptisms.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/theholyangels_90a97b16-1bf2-45c6-a20e-4b0e00fb383e.jpg?v=1677610905"},"aspect_ratio":0.646,"height":1280,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.dahliaweddingsandbaptisms.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/theholyangels_90a97b16-1bf2-45c6-a20e-4b0e00fb383e.jpg?v=1677610905","width":827}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003eFor those who long to become better acquainted with these holy servants of God and to understand their role in our lives, this book is a great place to start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr id=\"split\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst published in 1981 and long out of print, \u003cem\u003eThe Holy Angels\u003c\/em\u003e has yet to be surpassed as a comprehensive and comprehensible account of the nature of the angels and their role in our salvation. In layperson's terms, Mother Alexandra presents the essence of everything the Church has to teach us about the angels, beginning with the Old Testament, continuing through the New Testament, and concluding with the Tradition of the Church as expressed in her theology, hymnography, and iconography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBook Details:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Mother Alexandra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePage Length: 304 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 5.5 x 8.5 inches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eMother Alexandra was born in 1909 in Bucharest, Romania, the youngest daughter of King Ferdinand and Queen Marie, and was christened Ileana. She lived through the harrowing events of World War I and, being a perceptive child, fully comprehended the suffering which surrounded her. She early learned to follow her mother in works of charity. At 22 she married Archduke Anton of Austria and lived in Sonnberg, Austria, giving birth to six children, two born during the Second World War. In March 1944, wishing to get away from the Nazi oppression, she moved the children to Romania. Here, at the foot of her castle of Bran, she built a hospital in memory of her mother, Queen Marie. She devoted herself to the care of the war-wounded and lovingly served the surrounding population. Subsisting and still working at the hospital, it was here she witnessed the end of the war and the communist takeover in August 1944. Then began the sad exile's life, the D.P. [Displaced Person ed.] no one wanted. She and her family went first to Switzerland, then Argentina, and finally, obtaining scholarships for most of the children, they settled in Newton, Massachusetts. Their needs were met by the sale of jewelry and by Mother Alexandra s extensive lecture tours. When all the children were either married or had found sufficient employment, she fulfilled her great desire to devote her life entirely to God and became a nun. She founded the Orthodox Monastery of the Transfiguration in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, and reposed there in 1991.\u003c\/p\u003e"}

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They are not moralistic, nor are they irreverent in their honest portrayal of the realities of life in the Church. Rather they are just good, honest stories, and in being this they are sacramental, conveying and holding together elements of life that are seemingly disparate.\" (from the Foreword)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes poignant, sometimes funny, sometimes heartbreaking, sometimes convicting, these stories of life in an inner-city immigrant Orthodox parish are guaranteed to shake your assumptions and make you see your life and faith in a new way. They are not for the faint of heart—but they are very much for all who want to embrace the truth more fully. (Fiction for adults.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBook Details:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor:Stephen Siniari \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePage Length: 256 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 5.5 x 8.5 inches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFather Stephen N. Siniari is a priest of the OCA Diocese of the South. During almost forty years in ministry, Fr. Stephen served parishes in New England and the Philadelphia\/South Jersey area while working full time for an international agency as a street outreach worker, serving homeless, at-risk, and trafficked teens. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Fr. 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Rather they are just good, honest stories, and in being this they are sacramental, conveying and holding together elements of life that are seemingly disparate.\" (from the Foreword)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes poignant, sometimes funny, sometimes heartbreaking, sometimes convicting, these stories of life in an inner-city immigrant Orthodox parish are guaranteed to shake your assumptions and make you see your life and faith in a new way. They are not for the faint of heart—but they are very much for all who want to embrace the truth more fully. 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{"id":7407839281234,"title":"102 Orthodox Saints","handle":"102-orthodox-saints","description":"\u003cp\u003eDid 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?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr id=\"split\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscover all of these stories and more in 102 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBook Details:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge Range: For children of all ages, and independent readers age 7 to 14\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthors: Sarah Wright and Alexandra Schmalzbach\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllustrator: Nicholas Malara\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePage Length: 120 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 9.5 X 11 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSome Book Reviews:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eI like to bring a church-related book to services for my 9 year old, and this book is a perfect fit for her age group (and even for her older siblings). I love to study saints and history, so this book has tons of elements that I love. It's laid out alphabetically, with a key on the side of the page which includes an icon, name, date and location, as well as vocation and feast day.\"\u003c\/span\u003e - Laura\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThis book is just was I was hoping for to use during our family devotional time. It is very well put together, well thought through, and allows for interaction with my kids. They love finding where the saint lived on our world map, looking at the historical timeline in the front of the book, and reading out loud the interesting facts section. I have found all three of my kids reading the book throughout the day. Excellent resource!\"\u003c\/span\u003e - Jason\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eEasy reading and is a good introduction to the saints included in the book!\"\u003c\/span\u003e - Nancy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Authors:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePresbytera Sarah Wright\u003c\/strong\u003e is an Orthodox Christian, wife, mother of three, and teacher. As a teacher, the highlight of her job is helping kids get hooked on reading. She hopes to write books that will encourage that love of reading and, more importantly, a love for Christ and His Church. She and her family live in Waco, Texas, where her husband is the priest of a lovely and loving parish. Sarah also writes the popular blog Orthodox Motherhood, and she can usually be found at her Texas home watching an old movie, hiking, or eating Mexican food with her family.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlexandra Schmalzbach\u003c\/strong\u003e is a lifelong Virginian and Orthodox Christian. Alexandra was born in Arlington, Virginia, to Jim and Kathy Jatras, both second-generation Greek Americans. Alexandra majored in American history and religious studies at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, graduated in 2007, and three weeks later married her husband, Brian. 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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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBook Details:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge Range: For children of all ages, and independent readers age 7 to 14\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthors: Sarah Wright and Alexandra Schmalzbach\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllustrator: Nicholas Malara\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePage Length: 120 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 9.5 X 11 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSome Book Reviews:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eI like to bring a church-related book to services for my 9 year old, and this book is a perfect fit for her age group (and even for her older siblings). I love to study saints and history, so this book has tons of elements that I love. It's laid out alphabetically, with a key on the side of the page which includes an icon, name, date and location, as well as vocation and feast day.\"\u003c\/span\u003e - Laura\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThis book is just was I was hoping for to use during our family devotional time. It is very well put together, well thought through, and allows for interaction with my kids. They love finding where the saint lived on our world map, looking at the historical timeline in the front of the book, and reading out loud the interesting facts section. I have found all three of my kids reading the book throughout the day. Excellent resource!\"\u003c\/span\u003e - Jason\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eEasy reading and is a good introduction to the saints included in the book!\"\u003c\/span\u003e - Nancy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Authors:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePresbytera Sarah Wright\u003c\/strong\u003e is an Orthodox Christian, wife, mother of three, and teacher. As a teacher, the highlight of her job is helping kids get hooked on reading. She hopes to write books that will encourage that love of reading and, more importantly, a love for Christ and His Church. She and her family live in Waco, Texas, where her husband is the priest of a lovely and loving parish. Sarah also writes the popular blog Orthodox Motherhood, and she can usually be found at her Texas home watching an old movie, hiking, or eating Mexican food with her family.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlexandra Schmalzbach\u003c\/strong\u003e is a lifelong Virginian and Orthodox Christian. Alexandra was born in Arlington, Virginia, to Jim and Kathy Jatras, both second-generation Greek Americans. Alexandra majored in American history and religious studies at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, graduated in 2007, and three weeks later married her husband, Brian. They now reside in Richmond with their five children: Stella Virginia, Peter, Josiah, Sebastian, and Raphael.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Illustrator:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNicholas Malara\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e grew up in Denver, Colorado, where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in illustration. Over the course of his twenty-year-long career, he has illustrated books, designed games, and created products of all kinds for children. Using his talents to serve the Kingdom of heaven is his greatest passion. He currently resides in Spokane, Washington, with his wife and two children.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e"}

{"id":7407859957842,"title":"A Taste of Paradise","handle":"a-taste-of-paradise","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the inspiring stories of saints who tamed the fiercest beasts with God's love in this beautifully illustrated collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr id=\"split\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong ago in Paradise, animals and people walked side by side. When we return to Paradise, the wolf will lie down with the lamb, and a little child shall lead them. In the time in between, many holy men and women have befriended even the fiercest beasts through the power of God's love. Come and meet a few of these saints and their animal friends in this beautifully illustrated collection of inspiring stories!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge Range: For children of all ages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Katherine Bolger Hyde\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllustrator: Anastasiya Sokolova\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePage Length: 32 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 8.5 X 11 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSome Book Reviews:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003eThe stunning illustrations and inspiring text show us that all of God's creation, including humans, can live in harmony\u003c\/span\u003e.\"  - Alexandra C.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003e I took the book to church with me - everyone who saw it was amazed, and the parents all said they were going to buy one for their kids. It will soon be in our bookstore and library.\" - Jo A.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"We LOVE this book! The stories are short and engaging. The illustrations are absolutely beautiful. We will be adding it into our homeschool day when we are studying about these Saints. We will be ordering an extra copy or two to give as gifts. Everyone needs this book.\" - Nikki L.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKatherine Bolger Hyde\u003c\/strong\u003e has devoted her life to books as a reader, editor, and writer. 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Katherine lives in the redwood country of the California central coast, where she shares a home with two domesticated humans and two wild and crazy cats.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Illustrator:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnastasia Sokolova\u003c\/strong\u003e is an artist, designer, illustrator, and teacher who lives and works in Moscow with her husband, four children, and a good-natured cat. 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When we return to Paradise, the wolf will lie down with the lamb, and a little child shall lead them. In the time in between, many holy men and women have befriended even the fiercest beasts through the power of God's love. Come and meet a few of these saints and their animal friends in this beautifully illustrated collection of inspiring stories!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge Range: For children of all ages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Katherine Bolger Hyde\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllustrator: Anastasiya Sokolova\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePage Length: 32 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 8.5 X 11 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSome Book Reviews:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003eThe stunning illustrations and inspiring text show us that all of God's creation, including humans, can live in harmony\u003c\/span\u003e.\"  - Alexandra C.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003e I took the book to church with me - everyone who saw it was amazed, and the parents all said they were going to buy one for their kids. It will soon be in our bookstore and library.\" - Jo A.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"We LOVE this book! The stories are short and engaging. The illustrations are absolutely beautiful. We will be adding it into our homeschool day when we are studying about these Saints. We will be ordering an extra copy or two to give as gifts. Everyone needs this book.\" - Nikki L.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKatherine Bolger Hyde\u003c\/strong\u003e has devoted her life to books as a reader, editor, and writer. Her works include the picture books \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eLucia, Saint of Light\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eEverything Tells Us about God\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e; the young adult fantasy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Dome-Singer of Falenda\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e; and the adult mystery series \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eCrime with the Classics\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Katherine lives in the redwood country of the California central coast, where she shares a home with two domesticated humans and two wild and crazy cats.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Illustrator:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnastasia Sokolova\u003c\/strong\u003e is an artist, designer, illustrator, and teacher who lives and works in Moscow with her husband, four children, and a good-natured cat. Trained as an architect, Anastasia built a cozy wooden house with her own hands in the Russian outback, the interior of which she also designed and decorated with her own paintings. She began illustrating books in 2012. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Taste of Paradise\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is her first book in English.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e"}