Saint Anthony the Great [Hardcover]

Giving up everything he owned, Anthony journeyed out into the desert of Egypt to find answers to why he was unhappy. This beautifully illustrated picture book brings to life Saint Anthonys journey towards discovering the love of God in his heart. Millions of people throughout history have followed his example and teachings. Will you join them?Do you sometimes feel unhappy or jealous and dont know what to do? A long time ago, Anthony (c. 251-360 A.D.) felt like this, but decided to do something about his sad heart. He gave up everything he owned and set out with nothing to find answers. His journey took him into the desert of Egypt, where he came face to face with many temptations. But through being quiet and alone in the wilderness, Anthony discovered the power of Gods love in his heart. For many years Anthony taught other people how to live with love, joy, courage, and peace. People can still learn from him today, if only they pay attention to his good life and teachings. The answers are also there for you. Will you take the journey with us?Saint Anthony the Great tells the story of the father of Christian monasticism, who lived in the Egyptian desert just two hundred and fifty years after Jesus lifetime. This beautifully illustrated book will capture the attention of young readers and help teach them about Anthonys struggle to acquire a pure heart. Here is a timeless story about the victory of good over evil, inside us and around us.Father John Chryssavgis is an award-winning author of books for children and adults, a translator, an educator, and a Greek Orthodox priest. Fr. Johns books include The World My Church (co-authored with Sophie Chryssavgis) and In the Heart of the Desert: The Spirituality of the Desert Fathers and Mothers. Chryssavgis serves as theological adviser to His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, the spiritual leader of the worlds 300 million Orthodox Christians. Born in Australia, Fr. John now lives in Harpswell, ME.Marilyn lC/