When My Baba Died

by Marjorie Kunch, Father Milos Vesin (Foreword by)

Overview

This picture book for ages 5-10 beautifully illustrates the steps a family takes when a Slavic Orthodox Christian loved one dies. We follow the progression from the funeral home visitation and Pomen, to the church ceremony, and finally the cemetery graveside service. Along the way we answer the most commonly asked questions children have about death and funerals, we alleviate fears by explaining in a gentle way what to expect as we move through the process, and we affirm the comfort of the Orthodox Faith. Includes a foreword by V. Rev. Dr. Milos Vesin and a useful glossary that defines newly encountered terms.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780996404525
Publisher:	Pascha Press
Publication date:	06/21/2015
Pages:	56
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.15(d)
Age Range:	5 - 10 Years

Table of Contents

Part One-The Visitation and Pomen 19

Part Two-The Funeral Ceremony 25

Part Three-The Graveside Committal Service 37

Glossary of Terms 45

Editorial Reviews

"This beautifully written book addresses the importance of helping children deal with the death of loved ones. As a monk who has spent many years helping families get through the grieving peocess, both as a priest and police chaplain, this beautifully written book, filled with wonderful photos, is an important aid for those who wish to help a child understand death, and loss. I highly recommend it for every church bookstore, and every home library."

-Abbot Tryphon, creator of The Morning Offering blog on Ancient Faith and rector of All-Merciful Savior Monastery, Vashon Island, WA

"When My Baba Died introduces children to the contemporary practice of funeral preparation and burial, within the liturgical rites of the Orthodox Church. It is written in a simple, inviting way, and children will be greatly helped to understand what is happening at an otherwise distressing and confusing time. The illustrations are lovely."

-Kh. Frederica Mathewes-Green, Orthodox speaker and author of 10 books including Welcome to the Orthodox Church and Facing East: A Pilgrim's Journey into the Mysteries of Orthodoxy

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