Saint
Ancestors of God, Joachim and Anna
Holy and Righteous Ancestors of God, Joachim and Anna
New Calendar September 9 Old Calendar September 22
Why they are a saint
St Joachim was of the tribe of Judah and a descendant of King David. St Anna was of the tribe of Levi, the daughter of a priest named Matthan. Matthan’s three daughters were Mary, Zoia and Anna. Venerated as righteous, one who pleased God by a holy life in the world.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Ancestors of God as a patron when they bear the name and at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on September 9.
Prayer
O holy Ancestors of God, Joachim and Anna, pray to God for us.
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