Saint Nicholas: Patron Saint of Children
Ignatius Press
$18.95
Here is the tale of a saint so widely beloved that almost no one knows his true story…because they know him only as Santa Claus!
But long before he became the familiar Christmas gift-bringer, St. Nicholas was greatly loved during his lifetime for his kindness and generosity, and afterward for the astonishing miracles attributed to his intercession. These soon earned him the title Nicholas the Wonderworker. Once, nearly every seaport in Christendom boasted a church dedicated to him, and to this day he remains one of the most revered saints in the Eastern Church. And did you know that a miraculous substance called manna still flows from his relics?
Now the real St. Nicholas comes to life in this lively illustrated book, filled with stories of his remarkable deeds and miracles. Discover the great bishop whose charity and powerful intercession made him one of the most beloved saints of East and West—and whose story is far more wonderful than the legend of Santa Claus!
Originally published in France in 1928, this delightful book is the second in the Our Friends in Heaven trilogy by Pierre and Germaine Noury. Its bold illustrations in brilliant red and blue have been carefully restored and color-corrected, while the English text has been lovingly adapted to preserve the spirit and poetic charm of the French original.
You can read more about the translation and restoration of this trilogy in our blog.
11" x 8.5" hardcover 36 pages
Ages 0-4, 5-8, 9-12 · St. Augustine Academy Press
