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 Christianity in the late Roman Empire but hardly known at all to other Christians. So I heartily welcome this superb book by Simonetta Carr that will make her story known to multitudes of children and hopefully also to their parents. Capturing the stories of fourth- and fifth-century Christians for modern-day readers is not at all easy, but Simonetta’s study of Macrina hits all the right buttons!”

MICHAEL A. G. AZAD HAYKIN, professor of church history, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

1. Opening Credits
2. Introduction
3. Chapter 1: A Christian Family in Trying Times
4. Chapter 2: Parent, Teacher, and Friend
5. Chapter 3: Uncommon Charity
6. Chapter 4: Facing Opposition
7. Chapter 5: Like a Seed
8. Chapter 6: Remembering Macrina
9. Time Line of Macrina’s Life
10. Did You Know?
11. Macrina's Last Prayer
12. Closing Credits

Simonetta Carr

Award-winning author Simonetta Carr, originally from Italy, has had the privilege of experiencing various cultures throughout her life. Initially, she pursued a career as an elementary school teacher before transitioning into the cherished role of homeschooling mother to her children.

Alongside her teaching responsibilities, Carr has utilized her writing talents to contribute to numerous newspapers and magazines on a global scale, as well as translating the works of several esteemed Christian authors into the beautiful Italian language. She also imparts her linguistic expertise by teaching Italian as a second language.

Carr currently resides in the vibrant city of San Diego alongside her loving husband, Thomas, and three of their children.

With an extensive repertoire of accomplishments, including several award-winning church history biographies, Simonetta Carr's dedication to writing, translating, and educating has left an indelible mark on her literary journey.