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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":"Misc","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":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! Really beautiful coloring book. -Kadi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","published_at":"2024-11-18T15:11:51-06:00","created_at":"2023-02-14T14:35:22-06:00","vendor":"Ancient Faith","type":"Misc","tags":["book","boy","easter","girl"],"price":1099,"price_min":1099,"price_max":1099,"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":40339193200722,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"AF-BOOK-BPCLR","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Beautiful Pascha: Coloring Book","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":1099,"weight":454,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":"9781955890076","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/www.dahliaweddingsandbaptisms.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/beautiful-pascha-coloring-book_142a821c-0839-4acc-836e-892519909663.jpg?v=1676598933","\/\/www.dahliaweddingsandbaptisms.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/DSC_1697_adea972a-9bbd-45cc-95c7-7e173c7aae76.jpg?v=1676598933","\/\/www.dahliaweddingsandbaptisms.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/16503_2_2048x_2x_76c186b9-e2a5-4e5b-8329-9d8b1c847c1e.jpg?v=1676598933","\/\/www.dahliaweddingsandbaptisms.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/16503_1_2048x_2x_803aa0f2-2437-4165-a78c-152ccba8ae6f.jpg?v=1676598933"],"featured_image":"\/\/www.dahliaweddingsandbaptisms.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/beautiful-pascha-coloring-book_142a821c-0839-4acc-836e-892519909663.jpg?v=1676598933","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":22276917133394,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.724,"height":1280,"width":927,"src":"\/\/www.dahliaweddingsandbaptisms.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/beautiful-pascha-coloring-book_142a821c-0839-4acc-836e-892519909663.jpg?v=1676598933"},"aspect_ratio":0.724,"height":1280,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.dahliaweddingsandbaptisms.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/beautiful-pascha-coloring-book_142a821c-0839-4acc-836e-892519909663.jpg?v=1676598933","width":927},{"alt":null,"id":22267738095698,"position":2,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.401,"height":2000,"width":2802,"src":"\/\/www.dahliaweddingsandbaptisms.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/DSC_1697_adea972a-9bbd-45cc-95c7-7e173c7aae76.jpg?v=1676598933"},"aspect_ratio":1.401,"height":2000,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.dahliaweddingsandbaptisms.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/DSC_1697_adea972a-9bbd-45cc-95c7-7e173c7aae76.jpg?v=1676598933","width":2802},{"alt":null,"id":22267738128466,"position":3,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.454,"height":1617,"width":2351,"src":"\/\/www.dahliaweddingsandbaptisms.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/16503_2_2048x_2x_76c186b9-e2a5-4e5b-8329-9d8b1c847c1e.jpg?v=1676598933"},"aspect_ratio":1.454,"height":1617,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.dahliaweddingsandbaptisms.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/16503_2_2048x_2x_76c186b9-e2a5-4e5b-8329-9d8b1c847c1e.jpg?v=1676598933","width":2351},{"alt":null,"id":22267738161234,"position":4,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.452,"height":1500,"width":2178,"src":"\/\/www.dahliaweddingsandbaptisms.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/16503_1_2048x_2x_803aa0f2-2437-4165-a78c-152ccba8ae6f.jpg?v=1676598933"},"aspect_ratio":1.452,"height":1500,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.dahliaweddingsandbaptisms.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/16503_1_2048x_2x_803aa0f2-2437-4165-a78c-152ccba8ae6f.jpg?v=1676598933","width":2178}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\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! Really beautiful coloring book. -Kadi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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"}

{"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. 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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"}

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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":"Misc","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":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":"Misc","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":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":"Misc","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":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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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","published_at":"2023-02-14T23:13:50-06:00","created_at":"2023-02-14T21:36:15-06:00","vendor":"Ancient Faith","type":"Misc","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":40339374932050,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"AF-BOOK-ICONN","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Icon: A Novel","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":1699,"weight":907,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":"9781944967192","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/www.dahliaweddingsandbaptisms.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Icon_anovel.jpg?v=1676433278","\/\/www.dahliaweddingsandbaptisms.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/DSC_1511_f777b307-63dd-4067-81ba-5b7d128cd943.jpg?v=1676433278","\/\/www.dahliaweddingsandbaptisms.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Icon_anovel_backcover.jpg?v=1676433278","\/\/www.dahliaweddingsandbaptisms.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Icon_anovel_page4.jpg?v=1676433278","\/\/www.dahliaweddingsandbaptisms.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Icon_anovel_page6.jpg?v=1676433278"],"featured_image":"\/\/www.dahliaweddingsandbaptisms.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Icon_anovel.jpg?v=1676433278","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":22268890316882,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.645,"height":1360,"width":877,"src":"\/\/www.dahliaweddingsandbaptisms.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Icon_anovel.jpg?v=1676433278"},"aspect_ratio":0.645,"height":1360,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.dahliaweddingsandbaptisms.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Icon_anovel.jpg?v=1676433278","width":877},{"alt":null,"id":22268769206354,"position":2,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.401,"height":2000,"width":2801,"src":"\/\/www.dahliaweddingsandbaptisms.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/DSC_1511_f777b307-63dd-4067-81ba-5b7d128cd943.jpg?v=1676433278"},"aspect_ratio":1.401,"height":2000,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.dahliaweddingsandbaptisms.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/DSC_1511_f777b307-63dd-4067-81ba-5b7d128cd943.jpg?v=1676433278","width":2801},{"alt":null,"id":22268824125522,"position":3,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.645,"height":1360,"width":877,"src":"\/\/www.dahliaweddingsandbaptisms.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Icon_anovel_backcover.jpg?v=1676433278"},"aspect_ratio":0.645,"height":1360,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.dahliaweddingsandbaptisms.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Icon_anovel_backcover.jpg?v=1676433278","width":877},{"alt":null,"id":22268824059986,"position":4,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.642,"height":1348,"width":865,"src":"\/\/www.dahliaweddingsandbaptisms.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Icon_anovel_page4.jpg?v=1676433278"},"aspect_ratio":0.642,"height":1348,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.dahliaweddingsandbaptisms.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Icon_anovel_page4.jpg?v=1676433278","width":865},{"alt":null,"id":22268824092754,"position":5,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.642,"height":1348,"width":866,"src":"\/\/www.dahliaweddingsandbaptisms.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Icon_anovel_page6.jpg?v=1676433278"},"aspect_ratio":0.642,"height":1348,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.dahliaweddingsandbaptisms.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Icon_anovel_page6.jpg?v=1676433278","width":866}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\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. 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":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. 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With his Jewish heritage as a foundation, he studied and evaluated, and eventually came to the conclusion that the faith of his forefathers was fully honored and brought to completion only in the Orthodox Christian Church.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSurprised by Christ\u003c\/em\u003e combines an engrossing memoir of one man's life in historic times and situations--from the Six-Day War to the Civil Rights Movement to the Jesus Movement in Berkeley--with a deeply felt examination of the distinctives of Orthodox theology that make the Orthodox Church the true home not only for Christian Jews, but for all who seek to know God as fully as He may be known.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBook Details:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Fr. A. 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(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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