Volume IV · Lives of the Saints
Anthusa, Mother of John Chrysostom
Saint John Chrysostom · feast day: 13 November
Anthusa was a young mother in Antioch. Her husband died when their son John was very small. Left alone, she raised him with great love and taught him to love God.
The story continues in volume IV, “Lives of the Saints”: told in full, illustrated, with everything that follows it.
What you'll find in the book about this story
- A short version for little ones (ages 4–7), to read at bedtime in a few minutes.
- The full story for older children, from age 8, with every part of it.
- Questions for family discussion so the story travels from the ears to the heart.
- A short prayer that a child can say on their own.
- A good deed to try together during the week ahead.