| Author: | Christine Barrely | ISBN: | 9781452105697 |
| Publisher: | Chronicle Books LLC | Publication: | March 25, 2011 |
| Imprint: | Chronicle Books LLC | Language: | English |
| Author: | Christine Barrely |
| ISBN: | 9781452105697 |
| Publisher: | Chronicle Books LLC |
| Publication: | March 25, 2011 |
| Imprint: | Chronicle Books LLC |
| Language: | English |
How does Saint Christopher keep us safe when we travel? Why is Saint Patrick always depicted with a nest of snakes? How did Cecilia come to be the patron saint of music? These wonders and more are explained in this treasure of a book. The perfect book for the devout or any religious occasion, this captivating collection recounts the extra-ordinary legends, heartrending stories, joys, and sorrows of the most beloved saints, from the famous to the mysteriously obscure. Beautifully illustrated with historical pictures from prayer books and missals, this elegant keepsake is a joy to have.
How does Saint Christopher keep us safe when we travel? Why is Saint Patrick always depicted with a nest of snakes? How did Cecilia come to be the patron saint of music? These wonders and more are explained in this treasure of a book. The perfect book for the devout or any religious occasion, this captivating collection recounts the extra-ordinary legends, heartrending stories, joys, and sorrows of the most beloved saints, from the famous to the mysteriously obscure. Beautifully illustrated with historical pictures from prayer books and missals, this elegant keepsake is a joy to have.
