Conception by St Ann or the Maternity of St Ann

December 9, 2022 0 Comments

Save us, O Son of God, Who art wondrous in the Saints, who sing to Thee: Alleluia! Today’s feast keeps in mind that Jesus’ mother, Mary, was given life by Ann and Joachim. History tells that Ann was the youngest daughter of the priest Nathan from Bethlehem who descended from the tribe of Levi. She …

Conception of St Ann

December 9, 2020 0 Comments

Today, the Church venerates the conception of the Theotokos by the holy Anna. “Today the world rejoices in the conception of Anna, wrought by God. For she bore the One who beyond comprehension conceived the Logos.” (Kontakion) This feast compliments the feast of the conception of John the Baptist, and originated in Palestine. In the …