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“Anastasis: The Harrowing of Hades” is a full-colour Christian graphic novel that explores what happened to the Old Testament souls in hades, the emotional build-up to the fateful crucifixion and the consequences of Christ’s enigmatic descent into hell. You will find this book packed with Biblical references, writings from the Church fathers (Saint Cyril of Alexandria, Saint John Chrysostom, Saint Ephrem the Syrian and more!), and gripping storytelling. The hand-drawn illustrations pay homage to ancient Christian iconography and the resurrection narrative.While we don’t have conclusive details on what took place over the three days Christ spent in the tomb, this book is an honest take on what might’ve transpired and what it means for us today.

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A Perfect Read for Lent, Holy Saturday, and Pascha

Journey into the heart of Holy Saturday with Anastasis. This moving graphic novel brings new life to the moments between the Crucifixion and Resurrection, offering readers a rich and meaningful way to prepare for Easter.

Accessible Graphic Novel for a Profound Topic

Anastasis transforms the mystery of Christ’s descent into Hades into a visually engaging and accessible graphic novel. Perfect for readers of all ages, this powerful retelling makes a profound and complex moment in Christian theology both approachable and unforgettable.

Rooted in Scripture, Church Tradition, and the Fathers

Every page of Anastasis reflects a deep reverence for Scripture, the teachings of the Church Fathers (Sts. Cyril, Macarius, John Chrysostom and more), and Orthodox tradition. This is a book you can trust to beautifully capture the theology of Christ’s descent into Hades while remaining biblically and theologically sound.

Radiant imagery echoing Church iconography

Drawing from the timeless beauty of Orthodox iconography, Anastasis brings the Harrowing of Hades to life with vibrant, sacred visuals. Each frame invites the reader into a contemplative experience that bridges art, faith, and storytelling.

Finding virtue, fun and inspiration in ancient Christianity.

Rooted in tradition, crafted with care

Creative Orthodox brings the timeless stories of ancient Christianity to life for you and your family. Rooted in Holy Orthodox Tradition, each story centers on Christ, nurturing faith and deepening understanding.

Engaging storytelling

Encourage the Orthodox young and old to connect with the saints and our rich ancient tradition.

Creative Orthodox books are perfect for parish bookstores, Orthodox youth groups, book study groups, Sunday School gifts and lenten reading.

Goodness for all ages

Books ranging from board books for toddlers, to coloring books suitable for young children and graphic novels for adults and young adults.

Encourage your young artists to stay screen-free, learn all about church saints and keep focus during liturgy.

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Book Type
Coloring book Coloring book Picture Book Picture Book Graphic novel Graphic novel

Age Range
1-7 Years 1-7 Years 2-7 2-7 10+ Years 10+ Years

Number of Pages
75 (35 single page illustrations) 58 (26 single page illustrations) 24 Full color pages 24 Full color pages 52 Full color pages 182 Black and white pages

Best For
Keeping focus during liturgy, learning about the Orthodox Saints Learning the alphabet, learning about the Orthodox Saints Teaching the virtue of humility Teaching the virtue of Obedience Celebrating Resurrection & Pascha, learning about Bright Saturday Learning the life of Saint John the Short, introduction to the desert fathers

Michael Elgamal is a Canadian Egyptian writer and artist. He started the “Creative Orthodox” blog to tell stories of ancient Christianity. Michael lives in Ontario, Canada with his wife Margie and their 15 month old son.

About Creative Orthodox

Finding virtue, fun and inspiration in ancient Christianity.

Creative Orthodox is a storytelling platform to entertain, inform and inspire Orthodox Christians around the globe to pursue virtue in the lives of the saints through the power of storytelling.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Creative Orthodox (February 21, 2021)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 52 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0995993009
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0995993006
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 13 – 18 years
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5.1 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7 x 0.13 x 10 inches