Under the Grapevine: A Miracle by St. Kendeas of Cyprus

by Chrissi Hart, Claire Brandenburg (Illustrator)

When Christina becomes seriously ill, her mother prays constantly for her, until one day a holy man appears on a white horse and takes her to his church to be healed. Christina returns to the family farm, where she runs to her parents to tell them about the holy grandfather who helped her. This true story, Under the A Miracle by Saint Kendeas of Cyprus describes the miraculous healing of a young girl in Cyprus by a much-loved local Saint who lived more than one thousand years ago.

32 pages, Hardcover

First published October 13, 2006

About the author

I am an author, child psychologist and children's radio host for Ancient Faith Radio's Under the Grapevine podcast: Inspirational Stories for Children of All Ages. I love to write for children about what I wonder about and what inspires me!

Reviews

[Jane G Meyer · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a fabulous story of a saint, visiting and healing a child in the name of Christ. I love this story, and you will too--it's written well, and the illustrations are lovely.