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Saint John the Theologian and Evangelist

"Saint John the Theologian and Evangelist," from The Four Evangelists by Spiritual Fragrance Publishing (2012)




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Josiah and Julia Go to Church

Josiah and Julia Go to Church by Kelly Ramke Lardin, illustrated by Sheena Hisiro (Conciliar Press, 2011)




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Saint Andrew, from The Disciples of Christ

"Saint Andrew," from The Disciples of Christ, Illustrated Biographies, by Spiritual Fragrance Publishing (2012)




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Saint George and Saint Alexandra

"Saint George" and "Saint Alexandra" from Saints: Lives and Illuminations, written and illustrated by Ruth Sanderson, read with permission by Eerdmans Books for Young Readers, 2007.




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Saints Aquila and Priscilla

"Saints Aquila and Priscilla," from The Co-Workers for the Gospel, Illustrated Biographies, Book 5, by Spiritual Fragrance Publishing (2012)




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Nikola and the Monk

Nikola and the Monk written by Dessi Jackson, illustrated by Lydia Grace Kadar-Kallen (Quis Ut Deus Press, 2016)




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Saint Brigid of Ireland

"Saint Brigid of Ireland," from Women of Faith, written by Calee M. Lee, illustrated by Lisa Graves (Xist Publishing, 2015)




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In the Candle's Glow

In the Candle’s Glow, by Elizabeth Crispina Johnson, illustrated by Amandine Wanert (Ancient Faith Publishing, 2017)




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Sasha and the Dragon

Sasha and the Dragon, written by Laura E. Wolfe, illustrated by Nicholas Malara (Ancient Faith Publishing, 2017) Available at the Ancient Faith Store.




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Dawn's Gentle Light - Spring 1916 and Conclusion

Dawn’s Gentle Light, "Spring 1916 and Conclusion," by Renee Riva (Pink Heart Press, 2017)




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Welcoming the Christ Child: The Fall of Mankind and Noah's Ark

Welcoming the Christ Child: Family Readings for the Nativity Lent, "The Fall of Mankind and Noah’s Ark," by Elissa Bjeletich, illustrated by Jelena Jeftic (Sebastian Press, 2017).




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Welcoming the Christ Child: The Hospitality of Abraham and Jacob & Esau

Welcoming the Christ Child: Family Readings for the Nativity Lent, "The Hospitality of Abraham and Jacob & Esau," by Elissa Bjeletich, illustrated by Jelena Jeftic (Sebastian Press, 2017).




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Welcoming the Christ Child: Joseph Interprets Dreams and Joseph and His Family

Welcoming the Christ Child: Family Readings for the Nativity Lent, Joseph Interprets Dreams and Joseph and His Family by Elissa Bjeletich, illustrated by Jelena Jeftic (Sebastian Press, 2017) Available from Sebastian Press Welcoming the Christ Child: Family Readings for the Nativity Lent, "Joseph Interprets Dreams and Joseph and His Family," by Elissa Bjeletich, illustrated by Jelena Jeftic (Sebastian Press, 2017).




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Welcoming the Christ Child: Jacob's Ladder and Joseph & The Coat of Many Colors

Welcoming the Christ Child: Family Readings for the Nativity Lent, "Jacob’s Ladder and Joseph & The Coat of Many Colors," by Elissa Bjeletich, illustrated by Jelena Jeftic (Sebastian Press, 2017).




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Welcoming the Christ Child: Joseph's Prophesy and The Prophet Moses

Welcoming the Christ Child: Family Readings for the Nativity Lent, "Joseph’s Prophesy and The Prophet Moses," by Elissa Bjeletich, illustrated by Jelena Jeftic (Sebastian Press, 2017).




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Welcoming the Christ Child: Leaving Egypt and In the Wilderness

Welcoming the Christ Child: Family Readings for the Nativity Lent, "Leaving Egypt and In the Wilderness," by Elissa Bjeletich, illustrated by Jelena Jeftic (Sebastian Press, 2017).




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Welcoming the Christ Child: God's Law and Joshua and the Battle of Jericho

Welcoming the Christ Child: Family Readings for the Nativity Lent, "God’s Law and Joshua and the Battle of Jericho," by Elissa Bjeletich, illustrated by Jelena Jeftic (Sebastian Press, 2017).




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Welcoming the Christ Child: The Anointing of David and David and Goliath

Welcoming the Christ Child: Family Readings for the Nativity Lent, "The Anointing of David and David and Goliath," by Elissa Bjeletich, illustrated by Jelena Jeftic (Sebastian Press, 2017).




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Welcoming the Christ Child: Ruth's Story and The Young Prophet Samuel

Welcoming the Christ Child: Family Readings for the Nativity Lent, "Ruth’s Story and The Young Prophet Samuel," by Elissa Bjeletich, illustrated by Jelena Jeftic (Sebastian Press, 2017).




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Welcoming the Christ Child: David the Psalmist and King Solomon the Wise

Welcoming the Christ Child: Family Readings for the Nativity Lent, "David the Psalmist and King Solomon the Wise," by Elissa Bjeletich, illustrated by Jelena Jeftic (Sebastian Press, 2017).




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Welcoming the Christ Child: King Solomon's Reign and The Prophet Elias

Welcoming the Christ Child: Family Readings for the Nativity Lent, "King Solomon’s Reign and The Prophet Elias," by Elissa Bjeletich, illustrated by Jelena Jeftic (Sebastian Press, 2017).




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Welcoming the Christ Child: The Chariot of Fire and The Prophet Elisha

Welcoming the Christ Child: Family Readings for the Nativity Lent, "The Chariot of Fire and The Prophet Elisha," by Elissa Bjeletich, illustrated by Jelena Jeftic (Sebastian Press, 2017).




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Welcoming the Christ Child: The Prophet Jonah Runs from God and the Prophet Jonah in Nineveh

Welcoming the Christ Child: Family Readings for the Nativity Lent, "The Prophet Jonah Runs from God and the Prophet Jonah in Nineveh," by Elissa Bjeletich, illustrated by Jelena Jeftic (Sebastian Press, 2017).




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Welcoming the Christ Child: Tobit and Tobias and The Prophet Isaiah

Welcoming the Christ Child: Family Readings for the Nativity Lent, "Tobit and Tobias and The Prophet Isaiah," by Elissa Bjeletich, illustrated by Jelena Jeftic (Sebastian Press, 2017).




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Welcoming the Christ Child: The Prophet Ezekiel and The Prophet Daniel in Babylon

Welcoming the Christ Child: Family Readings for the Nativity Lent, "The Prophet Ezekiel and The Prophet Daniel in Babylon," by Elissa Bjeletich, illustrated by Jelena Jeftic (Sebastian Press, 2017).




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Welcoming the Christ Child: The Three Youths in the Fiery Furnace and The Prophet Daniel in the Lion

Welcoming the Christ Child: Family Readings for the Nativity Lent, "The Three Youths in the Fiery Furnace and The Prophet Daniel in the Lion’s Den," by Elissa Bjeletich, illustrated by Jelena Jeftic (Sebastian Press, 2017).




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Welcoming the Christ Child: Saints Joachim and Anna and The High Priest Zacharias

Welcoming the Christ Child: Family Readings for the Nativity Lent, "Saints Joachim and Anna and The High Priest Zacharias," by Elissa Bjeletich, illustrated by Jelena Jeftic (Sebastian Press, 2017).




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Welcoming the Christ Child: The Annunciation and Mary Visits Elizabeth

Welcoming the Christ Child: Family Readings for the Nativity Lent, "The Annunciation and Mary Visits Elizabeth," by Elissa Bjeletich, illustrated by Jelena Jeftic (Sebastian Press, 2017).




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Welcoming the Christ Child: Conclusion – Righteous Joseph and A Child is Born in Bethlehem

Welcoming the Christ Child: Family Readings for the Nativity Lent, "Conclusion – Righteous Joseph and A Child is Born in Bethlehem," by Elissa Bjeletich, illustrated by Jelena Jeftic (Sebastian Press, 2017).




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Saint Catherine of Alexandria

"Saint Catherine of Alexandria," from Royal Saints: A coloring book with stories of saintly royalty throughout the history of Christianity (Draw Near Designs). Saints drawn by Marian Adams. Stories & Borders by Abigail Holt. Layout by Caroline Gann.




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Saints Constantine and Helen

"Saints Constantine and Helen," from Royal Saints: A coloring book with stories of saintly royalty throughout the history of Christianity (Draw Near Designs). Saints drawn by Marian Adams. Stories & Borders by Abigail Holt. Layout by Caroline Gann.




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Saint Alexander Nevsky

"Saint Alexander Nevsky," from Royal Saints: A coloring book with stories of saintly royalty throughout the history of Christianity (Draw Near Designs). Saints drawn by Marian Adams. Stories & Borders by Abigail Holt. Layout by Caroline Gann.




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Queen Abigail the Wise, Chapter 24 and Conclusion

Queen Abigail the Wise, Chapter Twenty Four and conclusion, written and illustrated by Grace Brooks. Create Space (2015) Available on Amazon




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The Peddler and the Disenchanted Mirror

The Peddler and the Disenchanted Mirror by Stephen Muse, illustrated by Dimitra Psichogiou (Edition Parrisia, 2016) Available on Amazon




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Vanessa The Wonderworker, Chapter Twenty Nine and CONCLUSION

Vanessa The Wonderworker, Chapter Twenty Nine and CONCLUSION, written and illustrated by Grace Brooks. Available on Amazon




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A Miracle by St. Kendeas / The Boy, A Kitchen, and His Cave

1. In her inaugural broadcast, Chrissi reads her own composition for younger children - Under the Grapevine: A Miracle by St. Kendeas of Cyprus (Conciliar Press 2006) and for the older children part 1 of The Boy, a Kitchen, and His Cave by Catherine K. Contopoulos (St. Vladimir's Seminary Press 2002).




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The Man and the Vine / The Monk Who Grew Prayer / The Boy, a Kitchen, and His Cave

2. Chrissi reads The Man and the Vine by Jane G. Meyer (St. Vladimir's Seminary Press), The Monk Who Grew Prayer by Claire Brandenburg (Conciliar Press), and the conclusion of The Boy, a Kitchen, and His Cave by Catherine Contopoulos (St. Vladimir's Seminary Press).




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The Abbot and I / Basil's Search for Miracles 6-8

5. On today's program, Chrissi reads The Abbot and I: As Told by Josie the Cat by Sarah Elizabeth Cowie (Conciliar Press, 2001) and Basil's Search for Miracles part 3 (chapters 6-8) by Heather Zydek (Conciliar Press, 2007).




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The Jesus Prayer and Me / Basil's Search for Miracles 17-18

10. The Jesus Prayer and Me by Vasiliki Tsigas-Fotinis (2006 Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Deptartment of Religious Education) and Basil's Search for Miracles part 8 (chapters 17-18) by Heather Zydek (Conciliar Press, 2007).




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Daniel and the Lion / To Plant a Cross 5-7

20. Book 1: Daniel and the Lion by Claire Brandenburg (Conciliar Press, 2002) Book 2: To Plant a Cross: The Story of Saint Kosmas Aitolos Who Fought a War with Words by Angeline Eliakopoulos, part three, chapters 5-7 (Destro Publishers, Chicago, Illinois, 2004 773-561-2332).




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Saints and the Wild Beasts / Christina Goes to the Holy Land

47. Book 1: Miraculous Friendships Between Saints and the Wild Beasts by T.V. Kiselova (The Publishing House of the Metropolitanate of Montenegro and the Littoral, 2001) Book 2: Christina Goes to the Holy Land, by Maria Khoury part one (CDC Publications, 2003)




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Saints and the Wild Beasts / Christina Goes to the Holy Land

48. Book 1: More stories from Miraculous Friendships Between Saints and the Wild Beasts by T.V. Kiselova (The Publishing House of the Metropolitanate of Montenegro and the Littoral, 2001) Book 2: Christina Goes to the Holy Land, by Maria Khoury part two (CDC Publications, 2003)




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Saints and the Wild Beasts / St. Patrick

49. Book 1: More stories from Miraculous Friendships Between Saints and the Wild Beasts by T.V. Kiselova (The Publishing House of the Metropolitanate of Montenegro and the Littoral, 2001) Book 2: The Life of St. Patrick: Enlightener of the Irish by Zachary Lynch, Conciliar Press, 2006




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Saints and the Wild Beasts / Christina's Favorite Saints 2

51. Book 1: More stories from Miraculous Friendships Between Saints and the Wild Beasts by T.V. Kiselova (The Publishing House of the Metropolitanate of Montenegro and the Littoral, 2001) (8:04) Book 2: Christina's Favorite Saints part two, by Maria Khoury (CDK Publications, 2003) (14:10)




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The Entry of Our Lord into Jerusalem / Great and Holy Friday / Drita

54. Book 1: The Entry of Our Lord into Jerusalem from The Twelve Great Feasts for Children by Sister Elayne, now Mother Melania (Conciliar Press, 2005) (duration 3.37) Book 2: Great and Holy Friday from The Three-Day Pascha Series by Mother Melania (Conciliar Press, 2006) (begins at 4:20, duration 5.25) Book 3: Drita: An Albanian Girl Discovers her Ancestor's Faith by Renee Ritsi (Conciliar Press, 2008) (begins at 9:58, duration 13.10)




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Great and Holy Saturday / Pascha / Christ has Risen, Children!

55. Book 1: Great and Holy Saturday from the Three-Day Pascha Series by Mother Melania (Conciliar Press, 2006) (duration 3.33 mins) Book 2: Pascha, The Feast of Feasts from the Three-Day Pascha Series by Mother Melania (Conciliar Press, 2006) (begins at 4:18, duration 3.32 mins) Book 3: Christ has Risen, Children! by Svetlana Visotskaya (The Publishing House of the Metropolitanate of Montenegro and the Littoral, 2001) (begins at 8:00, duration 4.02 mins)




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Adam and Eve / Ella's Story 7

61. Book 1: "Adam and Eve as Outcasts from Paradise" from The Bible for Young People by Zoe Kanavas translated by Rev. Spencer T. Kezios (Narthex Press, 2005) (7.15 mins) Book 2: Ella's Story: The Duchess Who Became a Saint by Maria Tobias, Chapter 7 (Conciliar Press, 2004) (begins at 8:00, duration 15.22 mins)




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Cain and Abel / Ella's Story 8

62. Book 1: "Cain and Abel" from The Bible for Young People by Zoe Kanavas translated by Rev. Spencer T. Kezios (Narthex Press, 2005) (8.52 mins) Book 2: Ella's Story: The Duchess Who Became a Saint by Maria Tobias, Chapter 8 (Conciliar Press, 2004) (begins at 9:38, duration 17.41 mins)




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Jacob and Rachel / Saint Innocent 5-6

67. Book 1: "Jacob and Rachel" from The Bible for Young People by Zoe Kanavas translated by Rev. Spencer T. Kezios (Narthex Press, 2005) (8.24 mins) Book 2: Saint Innocent of Alaska, Apostle and Missionary by Sarah Elizabeth Cowie Chapters 5 and 6 (Conciliar Press, 2005) (begins at 9:05, duration 11.42 mins)




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Jacob and His Sons / Saint Innocent 7

68. Book 1: "Jacob and His Sons" from The Bible for Young People by Zoe Kanavas translated by Rev. Spencer T. Kezios (Narthex Press, 2005) (10.24 mins) Book 2: Saint Innocent of Alaska, Apostle and Missionary by Sarah Elizabeth Cowie Chapter 7 (Conciliar Press, 2005) (begins at 11:07, duration 8.55 mins)