Saint Anne

Mother of Mary and Grandmother of Jesus

Saint Anne is honored as the mother of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the grandmother of Jesus Christ. She represents faithful motherhood, family devotion and the passing of faith from one generation to the next.

Her Story

The Bible does not name the parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Their names—Joachim and Anne—come to us through early Christian writings and sacred tradition.

According to tradition, Joachim and Anne were a faithful married couple who prayed patiently for a child. God answered their prayers with the birth of Mary. They raised her in a loving and faith-filled home, preparing her for the extraordinary role she would later accept as the Mother of Jesus.

Through Saint Anne, we are reminded that God often works quietly through families. Her example especially honors the influence of parents and grandparents who teach children to pray, trust God and live according to the faith.

Her Spiritual Legacy

Saint Anne’s life teaches us the importance of patience, prayer and trust in God. She reminds us that faith is first nurtured in the home through loving example, daily prayer and service to others.

She is especially honored by mothers, grandmothers, married couples and families seeking her prayers and guidance.

Prayer to Saint Anne

Saint Anne, loving mother of Mary and grandmother of Jesus, pray for us and for our families.

Help parents and grandparents lead their children by faithful example. Teach us to be patient in prayer, confident in God’s promises and generous in love.

Guide our families closer to Mary and to her Son, Jesus Christ.

Amen.

Feast Day and Symbols Feast Day: July 26Family: Wife of Saint Joachim, mother of Mary and grandmother of JesusPatron of: Mothers, grandmothers, families and women in childbirthCommon symbols: The young Mary, a book or scroll, and scenes of family instruction Saint Anne is frequently shown teaching the young Mary from a book. This image represents the responsibility of parents and grandparents to share the faith with future generations.

A Model for Families

Saint Anne reminds us that the home is often the first place where faith is learned and practiced. Through everyday acts of prayer, patience, forgiveness and love, parents and grandparents help children discover God’s presence.

Her example encourages every family—even one facing hardship or uncertainty—to trust that God is at work in ordinary life.

Living Her Example

We can follow Saint Anne’s example by:

Praying regularly with our families.
Teaching children the stories and prayers of our Catholic faith.
Supporting parents in their vocation.
Honoring and caring for grandparents and older family members.
Remaining patient when prayers seem unanswered.
Passing faith to the next generation through both words and actions.

Inspired by Our Patroness

As the patroness of our parish in Sorrento, Saint Anne calls us to be a community where faith is shared from generation to generation. May her intercession strengthen our families, encourage our parents and grandparents, and lead all our parishioners closer to Mary and Jesus.

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