Thursday, July 25, today, and the Orthodox Church honors the Dormition of Saint Anne, Mother of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
According to the calendar, Saint Olympias the Deacon, Saint Eupraxia and the One Hundred and Sixty-Five Holy Fathers of the Fifth Ecumenical Synod are also celebrated.
The Dormition of Saint Anne
Saint Anne, the mother of the Blessed Virgin Mary, came from the tribe of Levi. Her father, who was a priest, was named Matthan and was a priest during the reign of Cleopatra. Her mother was named Mary. She also had two sisters, namesakes of her mother Mary and Sovin.
Saint Anne married Joachim in Galilee and gave birth to the Virgin Mary. After weaning the Mother of God and dedicating her to God, she spent the rest of her life fasting, praying, and giving alms to the poor. Finally, she peacefully surrendered her righteous soul to God, inheriting eternal goods.
Who do we say “Happy Birthday” to?
Your name day is celebrated today by:
- Proceedings
- Anna, Annita, Anita, Anneta, Aneta, Annabella, Annamaria, Anna-Maria, Annula, Aneza, Anezula, Anni.
- Eupraxios, Eupraxos, Eupraxia, Eupraxoula, Praxoula, Efi
- Olympia, Olympiada, Olympia, Olympia, Olia, Olympula, Olympias