Saint
Anna the Prophetess and Daughter of Phanuel
Righteous Anna the Prophetess and Daughter of Phanuel, who met the Lord at the Temple in Jerusalem
New Calendar August 28 Old Calendar September 10
Why they are a saint
Righteous Anna the Prophetess was descended from the tribe of Aser, and was the daughter of Phanuel. The Orthodox Church commemorates Anna the Prophetess and Daughter of Phanuel on August 28.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Anna the Prophetess and Daughter of Phanuel as a patron when they bear the name Anna at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on August 28. As a prophet, she is also honored by those who seek to hear and keep God's word.
Prayer
O holy Anna the Prophetess and Daughter of Phanuel, 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.