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Matrona
25th July 2008, 10:21 AM
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O Godly-minded Anna, thou didst give birth unto God's pure Mother who conceived Him Who is our Life. Wherefore, thou hast now passed with joy to thy heavenly rest, wherein is the abode of them that rejoice in glory; and thou askest forgiveness of sins for them that honour thee with love, O ever-blessed one.

Holy Anna, pray to God for us! :crosseo:

ProScribe
25th July 2008, 08:28 PM
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Protoevangel
25th July 2008, 09:47 PM
From the Prologue:
SAINT ANNA, THE MOTHER OF THE ALL-HOLY BIRTH-GIVER OF GOD

Today is the commemoration of the falling asleep of St. Anna but her principal feast is celebrated on September 9, on which date is written her service and her hagiography. Anna was from the tribe of Levi and the daughter of Matthan, the priest. After a long and God-pleasing life she died in extreme old age.

Epiphanius
25th July 2008, 09:48 PM
Holy Anna, pray to God for us! :crosseo: