What are some lesser known facts about Saint Anne?

It was here that her first, little known daughter was born. She was called Mary Heli. After 7 years Anne and Joachim moved into a home of their own. Anne's father, Eliud, divided his goods with them. Their daughter, Mary Heli, stayed to live with her grandfather Eliud. read more

Little is known about St. Anne's life because she is not mentioned in the Bible. Most of what is known about her comes from early Christian apocryphal manuscripts written in the second century, notably the Protoevangelium of Saint James. read more

*Saint Anne is also known around the world as Ann, Hannah and Anna. *Saint Anne is the Patron Saint against poverty and for childless couples, grandmothers, grandparents, mothers, pregnant women and women in labour. *Anne means Grace, the name is of Hebrew Origin. *St. Anne lived in the town of Jerusalem with her family. read more

Saint Anne produced an extraordinary child, as she was born free from original sin. Being born free from original sin is known as an Immaculate Conception. Therefore, part of the reason why Saint Anne is so famous is because she produced a child born of Immaculate Conception. Saint Anne read the scriptures to Mary when she was a very small child. read more