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Saint
Anna of Constantinople
Righteous Anna of Constantinople († 826)
New Calendar October 29 Old Calendar November 11
Why they are a saint
Saint Anna and her son Saint John lived in the ninth century. Saint Anna was the daughter of a deacon of the Blachernae church in Constantinople. After the death of her husband, she dressed in men’s clothing and called herself Euthymianus. Venerated as righteous, one who pleased God by a holy life in the world.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Anna of Constantinople as a patron when they bear the name Anna at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 29. Greek Orthodox faithful also honor her as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Anna of Constantinople, 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.