Macrina of Cappadocia (Christian Biographies for Young Readers)

Part of the award-winning Christian Biographies for Young Readers series, this illustrated volume traces the life of Macrina the Younger (c. 330–379 AD), a fourth-century believer who became a spiritual mentor to two of the church’s most influential theologians, Basil the Great and Gregory of Nyssa. Moving from her childhood estate in Cappadocia to the family’s monastic community on the banks of the Iris River, the biography shows how Macrina used learning, hard work, and compassion to care for her family, teach impoverished neighbors, and stand firm through famine, disease, and personal loss. Maps, a timeline, photographs of archaeological sites, and “Did You Know?” sidebars place her story firmly in its historical context while inviting modern readers to reflect on courage, generosity, and steadfast faith.