The Wonderworking Kursk Root Icon of the Mother of God
Coloring Book
By Mary NaumenkoChildren and Youth
Description
The grace of God is manifested in the wonders of
nature that surrounds us. This is apparent both in the beauty of the natural
world and in the everyday blessings in our lives. Yet history is filled with
instances of supernatural grace, or miracles. Such was the appearance of the
Kursk Root Icon of the Mother of God found by a hunter in a forest near the
Tuscary river. The text that accompanies this coloring book recounts the history
of the icon, miracles associated with it — including the healing of St Seraphim
of Sarov, and the hymns associated with its feastday in the Orthodox Christian
Church.
The artwork includes lavish borders in an old Russian style that together with
the illustrations will be a joy to color. Together with the text they will make
an excellent gift or school room resource.