Volume V · Saints of Romania
The Brancoveanu Family, Faithful to the End
The Holy Brâncoveanu Martyrs · feast day: 16 August
Constantin Brancoveanu was a good prince of Wallachia. He built many beautiful churches and supported schools and books. He had four sons whom he loved dearly. One day, powerful men demanded that they turn away from Christ.
The story continues in volume V, “Saints of Romania”: 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.