The Wonderful Life of Russia's Saint Sergius of Radonezh - Softcover

Currier, Alvin Alexsi

Softcover

ISBN 10: 097234117X ISBN 13: 9780972341172

Publisher: Alvin Alexsi Currier, 2001

Synopsis

In the year 2000 when the Russian folk artist, Nadezdah Glazunova asked her spiritual father for a blessing to illustrate a third children’s book with Alvin Alexsi Currier, the priest gently refused her, giving her instead the obedience to illustrate the life of Saint Sergius for the children of the world. This was a daunting challenge for every detail of the Saint’s life was widely known in the Slavic world and every incident was already illustrated by great masters whose paintings had become iconic for the incidents. Nadezda prayed and painted. Alexsi attempted to draft a text worthy of her amazing art. Together they offer here the blessed result.

About this title

About the Author

Alvin Alexsi Currier, the author of seven children’s books, is passionately fascinated with Eastern Orthodox European history, folklore, customs, and traditions. Born in Minneapolis in 1932, he studied in the States, St. Andrews, Scotland, and Berlin. Ordained a Presbyterian pastor in 1956, he served for 35 years that included an exchange pastorate in Germany, 11 years as a College Chaplain, and 12 years as a semi-monastic in a Hermitage without electricity or running water. He became Orthodox after retirement in 1991 and with his wife Anastasia they supported themselves by arranging European tours and pilgrimages. They now live in retirement in Cumberland, Wisconsin.

Edition details

• Publisher: Alvin Alexsi Currier
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 097234117X
• ISBN 13: 9780972341172
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Glazunova Nadezda
• Number of pages: 36