Saints Joachim and Anne, Parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Holy Man and Holy Woman
Primary feast
Memorial
Honouring St Anne and St Joachim
St Anne is honoured by ancient Christian tradition as the wife of St Joachim, the mother of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the grandmother of Jesus, remembered especially for patient hope, faithful parenthood and passing faith between generations.
Liturgical information
- Rank
- Memorial · Memorial in the General Roman Calendar
- Commons
- Common of Holy Men and Women