The Grapevine Cross: The Story of St Nina of Georgia

The Grapevine Cross: The Story of St Nina of Georgia is a children's book by Janet Tiitinen about the young girl God used to bring the whole nation of Georgia to faith, for children aged 0 to 5 who think they are too young or too ordinary for God.

Can God really use a young girl to bring an entire nation from idol worship to faith in the one true God? St Nina, who lived in the fourth century, was just an ordinary girl. She had no special skills or talents, only a deep love for all and a willingness to obey God, and these were the qualities God used.

As a child, Nina had heard of Georgia and prayed for many years that God would send someone to tell its people about Jesus. One night the Theotokos came to her in a dream, told her to go to Georgia and gave her a grapevine cross. When Nina woke, she found the cross still in her hand, and knew she had been chosen.

Her journey was long and hard, and she met unbelief and suspicion. But she kept trusting God and praying for the people who lived in fear of their "gods". When a child was healed through her prayers, and the people saw her kindness and love, they at last began to believe in the God of Nina. Like St Nina, children learn that all God wants is a willing heart and an obedient soul.

Book details

• Author: Janet Tiitinen
• Format: Printed children's book, 8 x 8 in
• Age: 0-5
• Pages: 32
• Published: 2022, St Shenouda Press
• ISBN: 9780645554304