The Life of Saint Macrina
Gregory remembers his sister Macrina, her household community, her care for others and her final illness. This 1916 English edition includes Lowther Clarke’s introduction to Gregory and his translation of the Life.
English1 edition
Available edition
Available edition
Book languageEnglish
Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge · 1916
Read this editionYour place and bookmarks stay in this browser, separately for each edition.
Explore this bookThemes and notes
Key themes
- Macrina and her family
- Ascetic community
- Illness and Christian hope
Questions for your reading
- How does Macrina reshape the life of her household?
- What does Gregory emphasize about her final illness and death?
