November 14: ST. SERAPION OF ALGIERS: The Friar Who Stayed Behind

Meet St. Serapion of Algiers, the friar who stayed behind in chains so captives could go free.

St. Serapion belonged to the Mercedarians, an order founded to free Christians who had been sold as slaves. Its friars even made a special vow to take a captive's place if needed. In this episode, your children will discover one of the most amazing acts of self-giving love in Church history, and how it reflects the love of Jesus on the Cross.

"Keep me here in chains until the rest of the money arrives. Let the others go home."

St. Serapion's challenge doesn't have to end when the episode does. Our free Family Pack has a saint calendar, feast-day activity pages, and family discussion questions to keep it going at home. It's free when you subscribe: https://shop.catholicsprouts.com/pages/every-days-a-feast-day-follow-along