The Miracle of the Red Egg

THE MIRACLE OF THE RED EGG

by Elizabeth Crispina Johnson Illustrated by Daria Fisher

Ancient Faith Publishing â&#x20AC;˘ Chesterton, Indiana

The Miracle of the Red Egg Text copyright © 2012 by Elizabeth Crispina Johnson Illustrations copyright © 2013 by Daria Fisher Published by Ancient Faith Publishing (formerly known as Conciliar Press) A division of Ancient Faith Ministries P.O. Box 748 Chesterton, IN 46304 All rights reserved. ISBN: 978-1-936270-59-0

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With love to my dear Yerusalem. You truly are a living icon, your life reflecting the faith and courage of our beloved St. Mary Magdalene. Thank you for inspiring me always onward and upward. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Elizabeth

To my HBOC and my mama. Thank you for everything. I love you more than you will ever know. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Daria

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ary Magdalene draped her scarf over her hair as she hurried to the door. For months, since Emperor Tiberius had moved to the island of Capri, she’d hoped and prayed that she would have a chance to meet with him. Now at last she had an invitation to attend a banquet at his villa. She’d spent the last few days praying that while she was there she would be able to tell him the good news—the news that Jesus Christ is risen.

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ary hastily threw her cloak around her shoulders and set off. But now that she was on her way, she felt her heart beat with both excitement and fear. People were afraid of Emperor Tiberius. Little things often sent him into rages. He had people thrown into prisons and sometimes killed—simply because he was angry. Mary Magdalene wondered—if she did have a chance to speak with the emperor, what would he say? What would he do?

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Mary hurried along the street. She marveled at the beauty around her: majestic cliffs along the shoreline, vineyards and olive groves making beautiful counterpane patterns in the landscape, and hills jutting up toward the brilliant blue sky.

As she breathed in the salty sea air, she felt her worry ebb away— God would answer her prayers. All would be well. With a peaceful heart she arrived at the villa.

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Kontakion of Mary Magdalene When God, who is transcendent in essence, Came with flesh into the world, O Myrrhbearer, He received you as a true disciple, for you turned all your love toward Him. Henceforth you would yourself work many healings. Now that you have passed into heaven, never cease to intercede for the world!

Icon of Mary Magdalene??

Icon by the hand of Wayne Hajos; used with permission.

Blessing of the Eggs O Lord Our God, Creator of the Universe, bless these eggs, symbol of the Resurrection of Your Christ. In Your bounty bless those who offered them, those who prepared them, and those who partake of them. Preserve them from evil. Fill them with Your magnificent gifts and Your bounty, which is beyond measure. For Yours is the kingdom, and the power and the glory, of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.

Paschal Troparion Christ is risen from the dead, trampling down death by death, And upon those in the tombs bestowing life. Paschal Greeting Christ is risen. Truly He is risen!

An ancient icon from Chora. A mounted version of this icon is available at www.legacyicons.com.

Historical note: At the time this story is said to have taken place, Emperor Tiberius was an old man. He no longer lived in Rome, but had others there to rule much of the empire for him. However, in his villa on the island of Capri where this encounter with Mary Magdalene occurred, he had regular visits from senators, statesmen,ďż˝and other important people. He also received news from his advisors and still made some, although limited, political decisions. Sample pages only. Purchase the full book at http://store.ancientfaith.com/the-miracle-of-the-red-egg/

Elizabeth Crispina lives in an earth-sheltered house under a hill in western New York. The Paschal eggs she dyes come from the chickens on her family’s homestead, her favorite being from the tiny Bantams, whose eggs are no bigger than her thumb. She has two books previously published by Ancient Faith Publishing: And Then Nicholas Sang and What Do You Hear, Angel?

Daria Fisher was born in Moscow, Russia, in 1980 and immigrated to the United States with her family in 1991. She holds a BFA in Illustration from the Fashion Institute of Technology and presently participates in various disciplines of visual art, including graphic design and iconography. Daria is influenced by the Russian artists of the nineteenth century, masters of the Italian Renaissance, and Art Nouveau. She currently lives in Westchester, NY with her husband and two sons. She has also illustrated Lucia, Saint of Light (Conciliar Press, 2009). Her work can be viewed online at www.coroflot.com/daria_fisher/illustration.

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