The Hermit, the Icon, and the Emperor: The Holy Virgin Comes

The Hermit, the Icon, and the Emperor: The Holy Virgin Comes to Cyprus

Long ago on the island of Cyprus, a cuckoo sang a prophetic song that started a series of mysterious adventures. A hermit had a vision, a proud and selfish governor was stricken with paralysis, and a princess lay dying.All these events were part of a plan-God's plan-to bring the very first icon of the Mother of God, painted by the Evangelist Luke himself, from the emperor's palace in Constantinople to a new home on Cyprus.The richly detailed, jewel-toned illustrations by acclaimed fine artist Niko Chocheli and the engaging text bring this true story to life for contemporary readers of all ages.

The Hermit, the Icon, and the Emperor: The Holy Virgin Comes to Cyprus