What 4 important women taught us!

During our August Vacation Church School, we learned about 4 really important women:

St. Olympias the Deaconess of Constantinople

St. Olympias of Constantinople (4th century), was a deaconess who carried Holy Communion to sick women when they could not come to church services. She was a good friend of the holy bishop, St. John Chrysostom.

St. Juliana of Lazarevo, Russia

St. Juliana of Lazarevo, Russia (17th century), fed poor and starving people during a severe famine, by baking bread made from pig-weed and elm bark!

St. Maria Skobtsova of Paris (20th century), lived in France during World War II, and rescued Jewish children by hiding them in trash cans and having the garbage collectors carry them to safety.

Mother Maria Skobtsova of Paris

St. Elizabeth, Grand Duchess of Russia (20th Century),

St. Elizabeth, New Martyr of Moscow

was a member of the royal family, but she gave away her jewelry and money, and became a nun and helped all the poor people of Moscow, Russia.

Besides learning about the extraordinary lives of these 4 brave, strong, and faithful women, we also had fun!

Making crafts, playing outdoor games, and visiting a dairy farm (with ice cream!) and a miniature golf course made the week extra special. Here are some photos of us, up at Holy Ghost Park, where Vacation Church School was held.

We want to thank Fr. Steven, Miss Carol, Miss Vera, Miss Audrey, and our moms for helping put the program together. Sincerely, The Kids from Holy Ghost Church