Keeper of the Light: Saint Macrina the Elder, Grandmother of Saints

Keeper of the Light: Saint Macrina the Elder

       Discover Saint Macrina the Elder 

Late in the fourth century, Macrina and her husband Basil flee persecution. They seek refuge in the mountainous forests south of the Black Sea. Macrina embarks on a seven-year journey through harsh wilderness and poverty. This adventure shapes her into a significant figure in sacred history. She becomes the mother and grandmother of saints, including St. Basil the Great and St. Gregory of Nyssa. Her story is a profound influence on Orthodox Christian faith.

Book Details

• Author: Bev. Cooke
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 200
• Dimensions: 5.5 X 8.5 inches
• Age Range: 12 years and up

Illustrations and Content

This chapter book features black-and-white illustrations. Readers of all ages will be fascinated by Macrina's journey. The book captures her faith and the challenges she faced. It's a compelling read for those interested in sacred history and Orthodox Christian faith.

About the Author: Bev. Cooke has been writing for publication since 1989. Her first love is writing for young adults, and she has three YA books on the market: Keeper of the Light, a historical novel about St. Macrina the Elder, and Royal Monastic, a biography of Mother Alexander (Princess Ileana of Romania), both published by Ancient Faith Publishing. Feral, an edgy mainstream novel, was released by Orca Book Publishers. Additionally, she has two published Akathists – Akathist to the Theotokos, Healer of Hardened Hearts and Akathist to St. Mary of Egypt.

Bev. and her husband live in Victoria, BC​, Canada​, where they enjoy two seasons: wet and road construction. They have two adult children, are enslaved by the amazing follow-you-around-like-he's-a-puppy-dog Sam the cat​,​ and attend All Saints of Alaska OCA parish.