1.St. John the Merciful had a unique style of philanthropy and joyful giving. In this story, he creatively involved a nobleman in helping the poor of Alexandria.
1.St. John the Merciful had a unique style of philanthropy and joyful giving. In this story, he creatively involved a nobleman in helping the poor of Alexandria.
10. Today, children in many countries eagerly await St. Nicholas's gifts. But in this memorable story, the saint's humble, secret charity surprised three sisters and saved them from a terrible fate.
10. Today, children in many countries eagerly await St. Nicholas's gifts. But in this memorable story, the saint's humble, secret charity surprised three sisters and saved them from a terrible fate.
11. Regretting a terrible decision that he made for profit, Saint Elias left his comfortable life and lived as a monk. He later returned to his hometown to ask forgiveness and to tell the truth of Christ.
11. Regretting a terrible decision that he made for profit, Saint Elias left his comfortable life and lived as a monk. He later returned to his hometown to ask forgiveness and to tell the truth of Christ.
12. The author's rich, engaging iconographic illustrations add to the beauty of the Christmas story, from the journey to Bethlehem to the flight to Egypt.