Volume 5 · Chapter 299 · Pp. 32-37

Entrusting of the orphans Mary and Matthias to Johanna of Chuza.

Chapter 299 describes a poignant moment by the lake of Tiberias where Jesus entrusts the care of the orphans Mary and Matthias to Johanna of Chuza. The scene is set in a somber, misty environment reflecting the gravity of the occasion. Porphirea, a compassionate figure, tends to the children, highlighting themes of care and protection. This passage emphasizes the communal responsibility and trust placed in the early followers of Jesus to care for the vulnerable.

Themes: Orphan Care, Trust in Providence, Compassion, Community Responsibility, Jesus' Compassion, Protection of the Vulnerable