Saints celebrated on the 26th of July
SAINTS JOACHIM AND ANNE, THE PARENTS OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
From an ancient tradition, going back even to the second century, the parents of the Virgin Mary are known by the names of Joachim and Anne. Devotion to Saint Anne is found in the sixth century in the East, and by the tenth century it was widespread in the West. Saint Joachim was likewise honoured, but at a more recent date.
PRAYER:
O Lord, God of our Fathers,
who bestowed on Saints Joachim and Anne his grace,
that of them should be born
the Mother of your incarnate Son,
grant, through the prayers of both,
that we may attain the salvation
you have promised to your people.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
God, for ever and ever.
Amen.
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