Volume IV · Lives of the Saints
Basil and the City of Mercy
Saint Basil the Great · feast day: 1 January
Saint Basil was very learned and very kind. He was bishop of Caesarea. Once a terrible famine came, and people had nothing to eat. Basil gave his wealth and urged the rich to share with the poor.
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.