Stories of the Saints By Siegwart Knijpenga

The lives of the saints, throughout the ages, have inspired admiration and worship. Stories and legends of those men and women, with their extraordinary devotion to God and humanity, were passed down from generation to generation as inspirational tales for adults.

The stories of these remarkable people provide richly inspiring material for children’s reading and listening. This selection of tales and legends comes from the writer's many years of teaching children, taking into account the stories that have provided enjoyment and stimulated questions for young listeners.

The stories are suitable for children aged between about seven and eleven. The book includes over forty saints, ranging from well-known heroes like St. Francis and Joan of Arc, to less known but equally colorful characters from a wide range of periods and places.

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Table of Contents

Mary 
Brigid 
Columba 
Francis of Assisi 
Giles 
Benedict 
Jerome 
George 
Barlaam and Josaphat 
Eustace 
Elizabeth of Hungary 
Christopher 
Martin 
Antony of Egypt 
Patrick 
Thomas 
Gregory the Great 
Beatrice 
Emma 
Agnes 
Francis of Paola 
Boniface 
Paschal Baylon 
Veronica 
Lioba 
Ambrose 
Margaret of Antioch 
Odilia 
Brendan 
Nicholas of Myra 
Gall 
Dionysius 
Radegund 
Joan of Arc 
Cuthbert 
Luke the Evangelist 
John the Evangelist 

Appendix: Biographical Information 
Index of Pictures 
Index of Saints