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Saints Anne and Joachim, the parents of the Virgin Mary, according to tradition derived from certain apocryphal writings. The account of their lives parallels that of the barren Hannah and her conception of Samuel in the Old Testament. Learn more about Saints Anne and Joachim in this article.
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Joachim (/ ˈdʒoʊəkɪm /; Hebrew: יהויקים, romanized:Yəhoyāqim, lit. 'he whom Yahweh has set up'; Greek: Ἰωακείμ, romanized:Iōākeím) was, according to Christianity, the husband of Saint Anne, the father of Mary, mother of Jesus, and the maternal grandfather of Jesus.
Saints Joachim (sometimes spelled 'Joaquin,' pronounced 'wal-keem') and Anne, are the parents of the Virgin Mary. There are no mentions of them in the Bible or Gospels, what we know comes from Catholic legend and the Gospel of James, which is an unsanctioned, apocryphal writing form the second ...
Learn about the parents of Mary and the grandparents of Jesus, whose names and stories are found in apocryphal sources. Discover their patronages, devotions, and prayers for grandparents and expectant mothers.
Jul 26, 2024 · Learn about the legendary grandparents of Jesus, Joachim and Anne, who are honored on July 26. Find out how they exemplified faith, prayer, and family traditions in the Scriptures and in the Catholic Church.
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Jul 26, 2023 · Learn about the holy couple who were the parents of Mary and the grandparents of Jesus. Discover how they met, married, and lived according to God's will, based on apocryphal writings and visions.
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Oct 1, 2024 · Learn about the parents of the Virgin Mary, Saints Joachim and Anne, who were childless until an angel revealed their future blessing. Discover their faith, perseverance and devotion to Mary, and how they are honored in the Church.
