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Martyr
Anna at Rome
Martyr Anna at Rome
New Calendar July 5 Old Calendar July 18
Why they are a saint
Martyr Anna at Rome is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on July 5. Venerated as a martyr who died for the faith in Christ; little else about her life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Anna at Rome as a patron when they bear the name Anna at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on July 5. As a martyr, she is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Anna at Rome, 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.