Σύναξις Ἰωακείμ καὶ Ἄννης Joachim and Anna

The Holy & Righteous Ancestors of God, Joachim and Anna

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Today, the day following the Nativity of the most holy Theotokos, we celebrate the synaxis of Saints Joachim and Anna, honouring them as her parents.

Apolytikion of Synaxis of the Holy Ancestors of God
Second Tone
As we celebrate the memory of Thy righteous ancestors, O Lord, through them we beseech Thee to save our souls.