St. Anne was the mother of Mary and grandmother of Jesus. She was born in the First Century and died after Jesus was born. As the mother of Mary and grandmother of Jesus, she is considered the patron saint of Christians, mothers, women, grandparents and miners. Her husband Joachim died after Mary was born, and they dedicated Mary to God recognizing her special role. St. Anne prayed to have a child and was blessed with Mary, whose name means "incense that rises up to God," making Anne very happy with her gift from God.

1. St. Anne

2. St. Anne Saint Anne was born in the First Century. She died after Jesus was born. She is the patron saint of Christians, mothers, women, grandparents, and miners.

3. St. Anne Anne’s husband Joachim died shortly after the birth of Mary. They understood that Mary was a special child, so they dedicated her to God. We know that Joachim and Anne have been honored in the church from early Christian times. Anne was the mother of Mary and the grandma of Jesus.

4. St. Anne Anne, whose name means “ full of grace,” was a very holy woman. Anne prayed to have a baby and soon enough, her prayers came true. And she had a baby girl named Mary. Mary means “incense that rises up to God.” Anne was so happy with her wonderful gift!