Marina Paliaki

Who were the parents of the Mother of God? How many steps did she take when she first walked? What did Christ do when she spoke to Him at the

wedding at Cana? How is her soul depicted in icons?

Children learn about Mary’s life through looking at the beautiful wall-paintings by Tzortzis from the main church

of Dionysiou Monastery on Mount Athos.

They also embark on a wonderful journey through the world of Byzantine art.

An art that is close to children’s souls, for it does not use shadow, perspective, divisions or time.

Dionysiou Monastery kindly gave permission for these wonderful frescoes to be reproduced in the present edition. It is their hope that these icons

will speak to the souls of our children.

Also available:

Also available:

Which angel visited the Mother of God? Which animals kept the little baby Jesus warm? What do the gifts that the Wise Men brought symbolize?

Children learn about the birth of Christ through looking at the beautiful wall-paintings by Tzortzis from the main church

of Dionysiou Monastery on Mount Athos.

They also embark on a wonderful journey through the world of Byzantine art.

An art that is close to children’s souls, for it does not use shadow, perspective, divisions or time.

Dionysiou Monastery kindly gave permission for these wonderful frescoes to be reproduced in the present edition. It is their hope that these icons

will speak to the souls of our children.

2, Averof str., Athens 104 33, Τηλ.: +30 2105238305 Fax: +30 2105238959,

www.stamoulis.gr

ISBN: 978-960-6677-33-5Βook ID.: 2229

Translation from Greek: Carolain MakropoulosEditing: Elpida Paliaki, Giannis BokiasImage processing: Nikos Glykeas, Art direction: Maria PapaefstathiouCo-ordination: Stavroula Stamati

Marina Paliaki

Who were the parents of the Mother of God? How many steps did she take when she first walked? What did Christ do when she asked Him?

How is her soul depicted in icons?

Children learn about Mary’s life through looking at the beautiful wall-paintings by Tzortzis from the main church

of Dionysiou monastery on Mount Athos.

They also embark on a wonderful journey through the world of Byzantine art.

An art that is close to children’s souls, for it does not use shadow, perspective, divisions or time.

Dionysiou Monastery kindly gave permission for these wonderful frescoes to be reproduced in the present edition. It is their hope that these icons

will speak to the souls of our children.

Also available:

The Holy Monastery of Dionysiou, Mount Athos

The Mother of God

2, Averof str., Athens 104 33, Τηλ.: +30 2105238305 Fax: +30 2105238959,

www.stamoulis.gr ISBN: 978-960-6677-35-9Βook id.: 2232

Translation from Greek: Carolain MakropoulosEditing: Elpida Paliaki, Giannis BokiasImage processing: Nikos Glykeas, Art direction: Maria PapaefstathiouCo-ordination: Stavroula Stamati

Which angel visited the Mother of God? Which animals kept the little baby Jesus warm? What do the gifts that the Wise Men brought symbolize?

Children learn about the birth of Christ through looking at the beautiful wall-paintings by Tzortzis from the main church

of Dionysiou monastery on Mount Athos.

They also embark on a wonderful journey through the world of Byzantine art.

An art that is close to children’s souls, for it does not use shadow, perspective, divisions or time.

Dionysiou Monastery kindly gave permission for these wonderful frescoes to be reproduced in the present edition. It is their hope that these icons

will speak to the souls of our children.

In the same series:

The Life of Christ

Marina Paliaki

2, Averof str., Athens 104 33, Τηλ.: +30 2105238305 Fax: +30 2105238959,

www.stamoulis.gr The Holy Monastery

of Dionysiou, Mount Athos

Marina Paliaki

The Birth of Christ in Ιcons

The Holy Monastery of Dionysiou, Mount Athos

Βook ID.: 2217

Translation: Caroline MakropoulosEditing: Elpida Paliaki, Giannis BokiasImage processing: Nikos Glykeas. Art direction: Maria PapaefstathiouCo-ordination: Stavroula Stamati

ISBN: 978-960-6677-68-7 ISBN: 978-960-6677-35-9Βook id.: 2232

Translation: Caroline MakropoulosEditing: Elpida Paliaki, Giannis BokiasImage processing: Nikos Glykeas, Art direction: Maria PapaefstathiouCo-ordination: Stavroula Stamati

Which angel visited the Mother of God? What animals kept the little baby Jesus warm? What do the gifts that the Wise Men brought symbolize?

Children learn about the birth of Christ through looking at the beautiful wall-paintings by Tzortzis from the main church

of Dionysiou Monastery on Mount Athos.

They also embark on a wonderful journey through the world of Byzantine art.

An art that is close to children’s souls, for it does not use shadow, perspective, divisions or time.

Dionysiou Monastery kindly gave permission for these wonderful frescoes to be reproduced in the present edition. It is their hope that these icons

will speak to the souls of our children.

Also available:

The Life of Christ

Marina Paliaki

2, Averof Str., Athens 104 33, Τel.: +30 2105238305 Fax: +30 2105238959,

www.stamoulis.gr

Also available:

Which angel visited the Mother of God? Which animals kept the little baby Jesus warm? What do the gifts that the Wise Men brought symbolize?

Children learn about the birth of Christ through looking at the beautiful wall-paintings by Tzortzis from the main church

of Dionysiou Monastery on Mount Athos.

They also embark on a wonderful journey through the world of Byzantine art.

An art that is close to children’s souls, for it does not use shadow, perspective, divisions or time.

Dionysiou Monastery kindly gave permission for these wonderful frescoes to be reproduced in the present edition. It is their hope that these icons

will speak to the souls of our children.

2, Averof str., Athens 104 33, Τηλ.: +30 2105238305 Fax: +30 2105238959,

www.stamoulis.gr

ISBN: 978-960-6677-33-5Βook ID.: 2229

Translation from Greek: Carolain MakropoulosEditing: Elpida Paliaki, Giannis BokiasImage processing: Nikos Glykeas, Art direction: Maria PapaefstathiouCo-ordination: Stavroula Stamati

Marina Paliaki

Who were the parents of the Mother of God? How many steps did she take when she first walked? What did Christ do when she asked Him? How is her soul depicted in icons?Children learn about Mary’s life through looking at the beautiful wall-paintings by Tzortzis from the main church of Dionysiou monastery on Mount Athos.They also embark on a wonderful journey through the world of Byzantine art.An art that is close to children’s souls, for it does not use shadow, perspective, divisions or time. Dionysiou Monastery kindly gave permission for these wonderful frescoes to be reproduced in the present edition. It is their hope that these icons will speak to the souls of our children.

Also available:

The Holy Monastery of Dionysiou, Mount Athos

The Mother of God

2, Averof str., Athens 104 33, Τηλ.: +30 2105238305 Fax: +30 2105238959, www.stamoulis.gr ISBN: 978-960-6677-35-9Βook id.: 2232

Translation from Greek: Carolain MakropoulosEditing: Elpida Paliaki, Giannis BokiasImage processing: Nikos Glykeas, Art direction: Maria PapaefstathiouCo-ordination: Stavroula Stamati

Which angel visited the Mother of God? Which animals kept the little baby Jesus warm? What do the gifts that the Wise Men brought symbolize?Children learn about the birth of Christ through looking at the beautiful wall-paintings by Tzortzis from the main church of Dionysiou monastery on Mount Athos.They also embark on a wonderful journey through the world of Byzantine art.An art that is close to children’s souls, for it does not use shadow, perspective, divisions or time. Dionysiou Monastery kindly gave permission for these wonderful frescoes to be reproduced in the present edition. It is their hope that these icons will speak to the souls of our children.

In the same series:

The Life of Christ

Marina Paliaki

2, Averof str., Athens 104 33, Τηλ.: +30 2105238305 Fax: +30 2105238959, www.stamoulis.gr The Holy Monastery of Dionysiou, Mount Athos

Marina Paliaki

The Birth of Christ in Ιcons

The Holy Monastery of Dionysiou, Mount Athos

Βook ID.: 2217

Translation: Caroline MakropoulosEditing: Elpida Paliaki, Giannis BokiasImage processing: Nikos Glykeas. Art direction: Maria PapaefstathiouCo-ordination: Stavroula Stamati

ISBN: 978-960-6677-68-7

The Holy Monastery of Dionysiou, Mount Athos

The Mother of God

ISBN: 978-960-6677-33-5Βook ID.: 2229

Translation: Caroline MakropoulosEditing: Elpida Paliaki, Giannis BokiasImage processing: Nikos Glykeas. Art direction: Maria PapaefstathiouCo-ordination: Stavroula Stamati2, Averof Str., Athens 104 33,

Τel.: +30 2105238305 Fax: +30 2105238959, www.stamoulis.gr The Holy Monastery

of Dionysiou, Mount Athos

And so the miracle happened! After nine months Anna gave birth to a little girl. And they named her Mary.

Where is little Mary? What is she about to do?

An angel came from heaven and said to them, “God has heard your prayers. You will have a baby. And the whole world will speak about this child!”

“Glory to God,” cried out Anna. “I will offer the child to God and to His service.”

Joachim and Anna were good and loving husband and wife.

They loved God very much and they would often bring costly gifts

to the Temple.

But they had grown old and they had not had any children.

With hearts full of sorrow, they prayed to God to give them a child.

THe BIrTH of THe MoTHer of God

The little baby Jesus laid down his head and fell asleep.

What is the angel holding? What do you think that Mary is thinking?

Christ and the Mother of God have been invited to a wedding. “The wine has finished. Please, my child, help us.

You who can do everything,” whispered Mary to her Son. Then Christ said to the servants: “Fill the jars with water up to the top.”

Then he blessed the water and it turned into wine. When the guests tried it, they thought that it was very good.

Thanks to his mother, Christ performed his first miracle.

The InFanT ChrIST reClInInG