As a boy, Elder Damaskinos—whose birth name was Spyros—had a great love for Christ and His Church. One day, after partaking in the blessed sacrament of confession, a great feeling of joy came over young Spyros. Afterward, he took a walk out in nature, surrounded by the beauty of God’s creation, when a great miracle occurred: young Spyros experienced the uncreated Light of God, and it changed his life forever! In addition to this moving story, readers will discover other remarkable episodes from the Elder’s life, including how his mother witnessed a golden halo surrounding baby Spyros’ head one day as the infant lay in his crib, and how, now as an older boy, Spyros found himself in a dilemma and prayed to his Guardian Angel—and experienced yet another miracle! Filled with charming illustrations and uplifting stories, A Boy’s Journey to Sainthood: Elder Damaskinos of Makrinos will teach young readers that the great and holy elders of our Orthodox Church were children once, just like them!
Link: https://newromepress.com/boys-journey-to-sainthood-elder-damaskinos-of-makrinos
