My Little Synaxarium is a beautifully crafted children’s book introducing young readers to the lives of courageous saints from the Coptic Orthodox Church. Designed for ages 7 and up, this book is a spiritual adventure where faith, courage, and love for Christ come alive—told in language kids can understand and relate to.
Each story celebrates the life of a saint who followed Jesus with unwavering love, joy, and strength. From ancient villages to Roman prisons, these stories show how faith can shine even in the darkest times.
Hardcover | Full color | Includes audio companion + Coptic letter tracing pages
What makes this book truly unique? It includes an audio companion—featuring children from St. Mary Coptic Orthodox Church in Maryland reading the stories aloud for their fellow young readers. Kids will love scanning the QR codes throughout the book to hear familiar voices bringing the saints’ stories to life. Interactive Features: QR codes with child-narrated audio stories Coptic alphabet tracing pages for learning and practice Phonetically adapted names to help children pronounce them correctly in English A warm introduction by His Grace Bishop Karas, encouraging children to follow in the footsteps of the saints Whether read aloud at bedtime, used in Sunday School, or listened to during quiet time,
My Little Synaxarium helps children connect with their Coptic heritage and deepen their love for Christ through the heroic examples of saints like St. Verena, St. Demiana, and St. George. Bonus Gift Included! Each book comes with a 24"x36" full-color poster featuring "The Cloud of Saints"—a stunning visual of saints gathered around Christ, perfect for decorating your child’s room or prayer space. Join us on this joyful journey through the lives of saints who gave everything to follow Christ—and be inspired to walk in their footsteps. Published by: St. Mary Coptic Orthodox Church of Maryland Under the care of: His Grace Bishop Karas, Diocese of Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, and West Virginia Perfect for: Christian readers curious about Coptic saints Church libraries and Sunday School classrooms Children ages 5+ and anyone young at heart Gifts for baptisms, birthdays, and feast days Any child eager to learn about faith, courage, and God's love