Volume IV · Lives of the Saints
The Bear at Saint Seraphim's Cell
Saint Seraphim of Sarov · feast day: 2 January
Saint Seraphim was an elderly Russian monk. He lived in a little wooden cell in the forest. He prayed often and was always gentle and joyful. Forest animals did not fear him.
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.