Drawing Furry Friends of the Saints (Video)

Saint Kopris of Palestine was raised by monks after being abandoned as a baby near the monastery. A nearby goat would regularly leave the herd and descend from the mountain to feed the baby, and did so until he could eat solid food! In this episode of Drawing Furry Friends of the Saints, we will be drawing and learning about the goat friend of St. Kopris. Ready to learn a little more about how they met and draw your own goat? Grab a pencil and paper, and let's get started!

Saint Brigid of Kildare was an abbess of a large monastery, but still helped tend the cows and sheep. Under her care the cows produced three times as much milk as normal cows! In this episode of Drawing Furry Friends of the Saints, we will be drawing and learning about one of the cow friends of St. Brigid. Ready to learn a little more about how they met and draw your own cow? Grab a pencil and paper, and let's get started!

Saint Neot of Cornwall lived near a stream where there were always three fish. Find out about the miracle that happened when St. Neot was sick and another monk came to help (and cooked two of the fish!). In this episode of Drawing Furry Friends of the Saints, we will be drawing and learning about the fish friend of St. Neot. Ready to learn a little more about how they met and draw your own fish friend? Grab a pencil and paper, and let's get started!

Saint Columba was given foreknowledge of his death. While preparing, an old white horse came up, placed his head on Columba’s chest, and cried tears, mourning his friend’s upcoming departure. In this episode of Drawing Furry Friends of the Saints, we will be drawing and learning about the horse friend of St. Columba. Ready to learn a little more about how they met and draw your own horse friend? Grab a pencil and paper, and let's get started!

Saint Kevin had a heart for all of God’s creation, and even allowed a blackbird to build a nest in his hand! In this episode of Drawing Furry Friends of the Saints, we will be drawing and learning about the blackbird friend of St. Kevin. Ready to learn a little more about how they met and draw your own bird friend? Grab a pencil and paper, and let's get started!

Saint Ciaran had a pet fox who would carry a book of psalms back and forth between him and his teacher! In this episode of Drawing Furry Friends of the Saints, we will be drawing and learning about the fox of St. Ciaran. Ready to learn a little more about how they met and draw your own fox friend? Grab a pencil and paper, and let's get started!

Saint Mark the Ascetic prayed for a blind hyena cub to regain its sight, and it did. He lived in the desert until he was 100 years old! In this episode of Drawing Furry Friends of the Saints, we will be drawing and learning about St. Mark the Ascetic. Ready to learn a little more about how they met and draw your own hyena friend? Grab a pencil and paper, and let's get started!

Saint Paisios was friends to many wild creatures, but his favorite was a little bird he named Olet! In this episode of Drawing Furry Friends of the Saints, we will be drawing and learning about St. Paisios of Mount Athos. Ready to learn a little more about how they met and draw your own little bird friend? Grab a pencil and paper, and let's get started!

Can you imagine having your feet warmed by otters? In this episode of Drawing Furry Friends of the Saints, we will be drawing and learning about St. Cuthbert of Lindisfarne. Ready to learn a little more about how they met and draw your own otter? Grab a pencil and paper, and let's get started!

Can you imagine having daily conversations with a pigeon? In this episode of Drawing Furry Friends of the Saints, we will be drawing and learning about St. John Maximovitch, beloved bishop of Shanghai and San Francisco. Ready to learn a little more about how they met and draw your own white pigeon? Grab a pencil and paper, and let's get started!

Can you imagine standing up to a pack of running dogs? In this episode of Drawing Furry Friends of the Saints, we will be drawing and learning about Melangell, a Welsh nun who bravely faced hunting dogs when a rabbit sought protection by her side. Ready to learn a little more about how they met and draw your own rabbit? Grab a pencil and paper, and let's get started!

Can you imagine having a pet lion who helps you do chores and eats bread and vegetables? In this episode of Drawing Furry Friends of the Saints, we will be drawing and learning about Jordan (or Iordanis), the lion who was friends with St. Gerasimos (also known as St. Jerome). Ready to learn a little more about how they met and draw your own lion? Grab a pencil and paper, and let's get started!

Can you imagine having a bear come to visit you every morning for breakfast and a chat? In this episode of Drawing Furry Friends of the Saints, we will be drawing and learning about Misha, the bear who was friends with St. Seraphim of Sarov. Ready to learn more about their friendship and draw your own bear? Grab a pencil and paper, and let's get started!