The
Ideal Gift for Parents of Soon-to-be-baptized Infants!
This appealing new book features the colorful, highly-original
art of internationally-recognized artist Pat Kaufman with
accompanying text by Jamie Jameson explaining the Greek
Orthodox Baptism Ceremony and its rich symbolism based
on conversations with Orthodox priests throughout the
United States. Created to become a family heirloom, it
includes pages for photographs, notes and mementos.
Praise
from Greek Orthodox priests:
“Child
of Light is a necessary resource for parents and Godparents…the
book’s concise text and colorful illustration
present the initiatory rites of membership in the
Holy Orthodox Church in a way that is theologically
accurate, aesthetically pleasing, and spiritually
uplifting.”
Fr. Michael H. Kontos, Jr,. Annunciation
Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Columbus, OH“ |
"Congratulations…and
thanks for providing a book that is so precious
and needed...with step by step information, theological
reflections, and wonderful pictures.”
Fr. Michael Varvarelis, Holy Trinity
Cathedral, Charlotte, NC |
“I am looking forward to ordering Child
of Light…there has been nothing like it until
now…I would like to present this enlightening
book to parents when I meet with them to discuss their
child’s baptism.”
Fr. Michael Eaccarino, St. Nicholas
Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Tarpon Springs, FL.”
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Inspiration
for Child of Light artwork:
The images in Child of Light were based
on impressions and photographs of a Baptism ceremony
at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Tarpon
Springs, Florida.
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