Childhood of Christ Orthodox Saint Joachim and Saint John

Saint Joachim and Saint John

Excellent for families looking to create a clear example of holiness for their children

Anne Teaching the Virgin to Read" is a moving depiction of the Mother of God being taught by her Mother

Stefano di Giovanni di Consolo

and the power of conviction

Childhood of Christ Orthodox Saint Joachim and Saint John"Childhood of Christ" by Garrit van Honthorst is a living meditation on the inner life of the holy family. This rich, evocative painting plays with light and darkness and draws the eye inescapably to the glowing flame held by the Christ child. A candle is often used to symbolize Christ. The flame being His divinity and the wax being His humanity. He is the light by which we may see things as they truly are. St. Joseph works surrounded by darkness, far