h is for holy

An Orthodox Christian Alphabet

NIKA BOYDillustrations by heather hayward

chesterton, indiana

H is for Holy: An Orthodox Christian AlphabetText copyright © 2015 Nika Boyd

Illustrations copyright © 2015 Heather Hayward All rights reserved

p u b l i s h e d b y :

Ancient Faith Publishing A division of Ancient Faith Ministries

PO Box 748 Chesterton, IN 46304

Printed in Canada

ISBN: 978-1-936270-19-4

Illustrations drawn using archival ink and watercolor.

Text copyright © 2015 by Nika Boyd; Illustrations copyright © 2015 by Heather Hayward.All Rights Reserved. Published by Ancient Faith Publishing.

To my parents: Jacob and Danielle Frimenko—thank you for your continual guidance.

And to the youth of the Church—may you grow in faith and love. NB

Sample pages only. Purchase the full book athttp://store.ancientfaith.com/products.php?product=H-Is-for-Holy%3A-An-Orthodox-Christian-Alphabet

is for Altar table

Can you find the altar table? It is in the middle of the sanctuary where the priest prepares Holy Communion.


is for Bread

Jesus called Himself the “Bread of life.” The Bread of Holy Communion is Christ’s Body. Jesus died and rose from the dead; His Resurrection gives us eternal life.

Can you think of a Bible story with bread?


is for Cross

When Christ died for us, He was on the cross. We kiss the cross to worship Him as God. Can you make the sign of the cross on yourself?

Can you find a cross in your home, in your church, or in your neighborhood?


is for Dove

A dove brought an olive branch back to Noah in the ark. When Jesus was baptized in the Jordan River, the Holy Spirit came down in the form of a dove.

Can you find the dove in the icon of Christ’s baptism?


He at H e r Hay wa r d would rather draw than do just about anything else. She is an illustrator and graphic designer and has an art degree and a Masters in Business from Western Washington University. Heather became Orthodox as a teenager after a friend invited her to church. She loves producing illustrations that will inspire children in their faith and for the glory of God. She currently lives in the quaint Dutch town of Lynden, Washington, with her two Corgis, Tucker and Jenny.

Nika Mary Boyd is an engineer who also has a passion for writing and working with children. Nika attended the University of Michigan and the Ohio State University to receive B.S.E. and M.S.E. degrees in aerospace and mechanical engineering. During her time in college she further explored her faith, becoming involved in Orthodox Christian Fellowship and working as a counselor at Antiochian Village Camp. Nika currently lives in Cincinnati, Ohio, and she loves spending time with her husband, John, and their child, Johnny. She hopes this book will help youngsters grow within the life of the Church and is inspired by the words of 1 Timothy 4:12, “Let no one despise your youth, but be an example

to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity.”

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