Eli and The Little Saints

About the Series

Eli and the Little Saints is a faith-based comic and visual storytelling series produced by the Media Wing of St. Thomas Indian Orthodox Church, Germany e.V..

Created with love and prayer, the series aims to introduce the Orthodox Christian faith through simple, engaging, and joyful stories—speaking especially to children, while remaining meaningful for families and faithful of all ages.

Through visual storytelling, the series seeks to nurture faith, curiosity, and a living relationship with God within the context of the Church.

Orthodox Faith Foundation

Eli and the Little Saints is firmly rooted in the theology, spirituality, and liturgical life of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church, which follows the West Syriac theological tradition.

The stories reflect the lived faith of the Church—shaped by Holy Scripture, Sacred Tradition, the teachings of the Holy Fathers, and the sacramental and liturgical practices handed down through generations.

Through storytelling, the series gently introduces children to:

  • The Christ-centered faith of the Malankara Orthodox Church
  • The richness of West Syriac theology and liturgical spirituality
  • The meaning of prayers, sacraments, and church traditions
  • The rhythm of Orthodox Christian life as experienced in worship and community

The series does not seek to simplify or dilute the faith, but rather to present it faithfully and lovingly in a form that children can understand, cherish, and grow with.

The Story

At the heart of the series is Fr. Eli, a warm and gentle Orthodox priest, and a group of curious children known as the Little Saints.

Together, they explore everyday moments of church life—prayer, worship, traditions, values, and relationships—discovering the deeper meaning behind Orthodox practices in a way that is easy to understand and joyful to follow.

Each episode presents a small lesson rooted in:

  • Orthodox faith and tradition
  • Scripture and prayer
  • Christian values such as love, humility, respect, obedience, and fellowship

The Character of Fr. Eli

Fr. Eli is a fictional Orthodox priest character created for educational and spiritual storytelling purposes.
The character draws inspiration from the biblical priest and prophet Eli, described in 1 Samuel 1–4, who served as a spiritual guide and teacher to the young Samuel.

In the Scriptures, Eli helps Samuel recognize the voice of God and teaches him how to respond in obedience and humility, guiding him to say:

“Speak, Lord, for Your servant hears.” (1 Samuel 3:9)

This sacred relationship between teacher and disciple serves as the spiritual inspiration for Fr. Eli’s role in the series.

Through Fr. Eli, the comic reflects the Orthodox understanding of priesthood as:

  • A ministry of spiritual fatherhood and guidance
  • Helping children recognize God’s presence in prayer and daily life
  • Teaching faith through gentleness, patience, and pastoral care

While inspired by the biblical figure, Fr. Eli remains a fictional character, created to help children encounter the Orthodox faith in a personal, relatable, and joyful way.

Languages & Release Schedule

Eli & the Little Saints is published in three languages to reach children and families across cultures and regions:

  • English – Released every second Saturday
  • German – Released every third Saturday
  • Malayalam – Released every fourth Saturday

The series is shared through our official social media platforms and is also made available on this website.

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Purpose

The goal of Eli and the Little Saints is:

  • To help children learn the Orthodox faith joyfully
  • To support Sunday School learning through storytelling
  • To encourage families to grow together in faith
  • To reach the wider Orthodox diaspora through accessible visual media

There is no age limit—the stories are for children, parents, teachers, and all who wish to rediscover faith through simplicity and joy.

Credits

Eli and the Little Saints is a creative and spiritual initiative of St. Thomas Indian Orthodox Church, Germany e. V.

Editorial Team
Fr. Aswin Varghese Eappen
Fr. Jibin Thomas Abraham
Fr. Rohith Skariah Georgy
Cyril Saji
Neha Flemings
Sara Keren George
Sneha Mariam Sam

Review Team
Fr. Tiju K. Daniel (Malayalam)
Irene Elza Mathews (English)
Adeline Crișan (German)
Shreya Jane Thomas (German)

Illustrations are generated using AI with custom prompts and reference images, followed by careful review, editing, and final adjustments by the Editorial Team.

“Fr. Eli” is a fictional character created for educational and spiritual purposes.

Copyright Notice

© 2025 St. Thomas Indian Orthodox Church, Germany e. V.
All rights reserved.

All artwork, stories, characters, and logos related to Eli and the Little Saints are protected by copyright.

Non-commercial re-sharing of official posts is permitted only through native share or repost tools, unaltered and with original credits.
Any other use requires prior written permission.

Re-uploading, editing, cropping, removing logos/captions, or creating derivatives (including translations/adaptations) are not allowed.

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