Volume V · Saints of Romania
Theodora and the Birds of the Air
Saint Theodora of Sihla · feast day: 7 August
Theodora lived alone in the mountains of Neamt, in a small cave in the rock. There she prayed to God day and night. She had no food, but God cared for her. The birds of the air brought her breadcrumbs from a nearby monastery.
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.