Lambros Skontzos, Theologian Joachim and Anna, the forefather and foremother of Our Lord Jesus Christ, occupy an important place of honor in the hagiology of the Church. At almost every service, there’s a separate reference to these venerable persons, with the celebrating clergy invoking their prayers to God. They’re Read more…
Archimandrite Daniel G. Aerakis The most fortunate parents in the history of the world are those of the Mother of God, Joachim and Ann. The Church hymns them as the happiest of all progenitors. “Fortunate couple! you have surpassed all other parents in that you begot her who was Read more…
Feast of Saints Joachim and Anna There is Only ONE Needful Thing Icon of Saints Joachim and Anna with the Theotokos Yesterday we celebrated the Feast of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary. The Gospel lesson that is read on the feast days of the Virgin Mary is always the Read more…