Arrsamquq: Saint Olga of Alaska

Item No. 9781968863159

by Amber Schley Iragui, illustrated by Diana-Elena Popescu

Not so long ago, Matushka Olga Michael lived a quiet life in a remote village in Alaska, where she cared for children, sang in the choir, cleaned fish, cooked dinners, knit mittens, and served as midwife to her community. But God multiplied her simple acts of kindness to reach beyond the walls of her log cabin and the Orthodox parish where her husband was priest. From one miracle to the next, Saint Olga's healing presence became known, first to those nearby and later to people spread across the globe. Join us as we celebrate the first female Orthodox saint of North America in this beautifully illustrated picture book. Holy Saint Olga, pray for us!

Arrsamquq (AR-sahm-kook) is the Yup'ik birth name of Saint Olga.

About the Author: Amber Schley Iragui has designed books for nearly thirty years, but this is her first published book. She learned of Matushka Olga decades ago when a friend gave her an icon of the Yup’ik woman. That icon moved with her around the United States, accompanied her to the birth of both her children, and sits next to her desk to this day. She lives in Portland, Oregon, with her family, a companionable dog, and a backyard full of birds that she faithfully feeds.

About the Illustrator: Diana-Elena Popescu is a visual artist based in Bucharest, Romania. She is an illustrator, a mosaic artist, and an eager soon-to-be mommy. She lives with her husband, a very brave hamster, and a funny cat in a cozy apartment next to a little park on the eastern side of the city. Her neighborhood is named after Saint Panteleimon. You can always come and visit.

Age Range: 5 - 10 years

Author: Amber Schley Iragui

Illustrator: Diana-Elena Popescu

Hardcover: 32 pages

Dimensions: 8.5 x 9.5 inches

Publisher: Ancient Faith Kids