The heroes of history are eight children, all named after the Virgin Mary. Maria and Marios, Despina, Vangelis and Evaggelia, Panagiotis and Panagiota are the children-small heroes of the book you hold in your hands. These names are the connecting link of the group.

They are on a ship traveling across the Aegean Sea. The conversation leads the friends to discover a great truth in their lives: that the Mother of Christ, the most important of all saints, is not just a historical figure from the past. She is the bridge that brings us closer to God and is present among us every day.

Through the experiential stories of the heroes, the past becomes present, and the reader embarks on a journey to reach the most serene and sheltered harbor, which is none other than the embrace of the Virgin Mary. The children participate in this journey through the texts and images, and are invited to get to know the Virgin Mary better, who is the mother of all Christians.

Together with the heroes, they will discover many ways to stay close to the Virgin Mary, and she will always remain by their side.