Collection: 📚 St. Anne

St. Anne, the mother of the Virgin Mary and grandmother of Jesus, is celebrated for her pivotal role in the holy family despite not being mentioned in the Bible. According to tradition, she and her husband Joachim were devout and prayed for a child, which led to the birth of Mary, who would become the Mother of God. St. Anne is venerated for her faith and dedication to nurturing the future mother of Christ.
Lived: 1st century BCE - 1st century CE | Canonized: Pre-Congregation
Patronage: Mothers, grandmothers, women in labor, and educators