Macrina of Cappadocia

“A really excellent introduction to an amazing female saint from the fourth century. Simonetta Carr gives a very personal feel for Macrina, as well as being theologically and historically rich!”

JOHN BEHR, Regius Chair of Humanity, University of Aberdeen; and author of numerous works on patristics

“I have been reading and teaching Gregory of Nyssa's marvelous and warmhearted memoir of his sister, Macrina, for many years now. Her story is increasingly known to scholars who study Christian...