For mothers, grandmothers, family unity, or infertility
St. Anne
Feast dayJuly 26Often sought forMothers, grandmothers, families, and women longing for a child
Find another saintBiography source: Franciscan MediaArtwork: Luca Giordano · Public domain
The life of this saint
Christian tradition honors Anne and Joachim as the parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary and grandparents of Jesus. Their home prepared Mary to answer God with faith and to become the Mother of the Savior.
Why Catholics ask for this saint’s intercession
As Mary’s mother and Jesus’ grandmother, Anne is especially loved by those praying for children, grandparents, and unity across generations.
Ask for intercession
A prayer with St. Anne
St. Anne, mother of Mary and grandmother of Jesus, intercede for my family. Ask God to bless every generation, heal old wounds, strengthen parents and grandparents, and receive the longing I carry. Help our home become a place where faith is taught with tenderness. Amen.
