Saint · † 1338
Anna
Repose of Blessed Princess Anna of Kashin († 1338)
New Calendar October 2 Old Calendar October 15
Why they are a saint
Repose of Blessed Princess Anna of Kashin († 1338) is a commemoration on the Orthodox calendar kept on October 2, honoring an event in the Church's life rather than telling a life story. No further details are recorded here.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Anna as a patron when they bear the name Anna at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 2. As a ruler, she is also remembered by those who bear responsibility for others.
Prayer
O holy Anna, pray to God for us.
A short general prayer to a saint, not a liturgical text. No public-domain troparion for this saint is included.