Text from “The Liturgical Year”. By: Abbot Guéranger, O.S.B. Volume 13. Time After Pentecost. Book IV.
Uniting the blood of Kings with that of Pontiffs, the glory of Saint Anne’s illustrious origin is far surpassed by that of her offspring, without compare among the daughters of Eve.
The noblest of all who have ever conceived by virtue of the command to “increase and multiply”, beholds the law of human generation pause before her as having arrived at its summit, at the threshold of God; for, from her fruit, God Himself is to come forth , the fatherless Son of The Blessed Virgin, and the grand-son of Anne and Joachim.
Before being favoured with the greatest Blessing ever bestowed on an Earthly union, the two holy grand-parents of The Word Made Flesh had to pass through the purification of suffering.
Traditions which, though mingled with details of less authenticity, have come down to us from the very beginning of Christianity, tells us of these noble spouses subjected to the trial of prolonged sterility, and on that account despised by their people; of Joachim cast out of the Temple and going to hide his sorrow in the desert; of Anne, left alone to mourn her widowhood and humiliation.
For exquisite sentiment, this narrative might be compared with the most beautiful histories in Holy Scripture.
The Feast of Saint Joachim, which The Church Celebrates on the day following the Feast Day of his Blessed Daughter’s Assumption, will give us an occasion of completing the account of these trials and joys in which he shared.
Warned from Heaven to leave the desert, he met his spouse at The Golden Gate, which leads to the Temple on The East Side. Not far from here now stands the restored Basilica of Saint Anne, originally called Saint Mary of the Nativity.
Here, as in a peaceful Paradise, The Rod of Jesse produced that Blessed Branch which the Prophet hailed as about to bear the flower that had blossomed from eternity in the bosom of The Father.
It is true that Sepphoris, Anne’s native City [Editor: Sepphoris, about four miles from Nazareth, was known as “The Jewel of Galilee”], and Nazareth, where Mary lived, dispute with the Holy City of Jerusalem the honour which ancient and constant tradition assigns to Jerusalem.
But our homage will not be misdirected if we offer it today to Blessed Saint Anne, in whom were wrought the prodigies, the very thought of which brings new joy to Heaven, rage to Satan, and triumph to the World.
Saint Anne (also known as Ann, or, Anna, from the Hebrew “Hannah” חַנָּה, meaning “Favour” or, “Grace”) of David’s House and Line, was The Mother of The Virgin Mary, and Grandmother of Jesus Christ.
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The Akathist Hymn (Ἀκάθιστος Ὕμνος, Unseated Hymn) is a Hymn of Eastern Orthodox tradition Dedicated to a Saint, Holy Event, or one of The Persons of The Holy Trinity. The name derives from the fact that during the Chanting of the Hymn, or sometimes the whole Service, the Congregation is expected to remain standing in reverence, without sitting down (Ancient Greek ἀ- (a), [without, not] + κάθισις (káthisis), [sitting]), except for the aged or infirm.
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Opéra d'images de Jean-Michel Mahenc. Créé pour les Nocturnes de Notre-Dame de Paris - L'hymne acathiste : un magnifique poème byzantin du VIe siècle sur la Vierge Marie. Sommet de la spiritualité orthodoxe - Commande du DVD : Tel 0160664564 - magali.barbizon@me.com
The story bears a similarity to that of the birth of Samuel, whose mother, Hannah, had also been childless. Although Anne receives little attention in the Western Church, prior to the Late-12th-Century, Dedications to Anne in the Eastern Church occur as early as the 6th-Century A.D.
In the Eastern Orthodox Churches and Eastern Catholic Churches, she is revered as Hanna. In the Eastern Orthodox tradition, Hanna, is ascribed the Title “Forbear of God”, and both the Birth of Mary and the Dedication of Mary to The Temple are Celebrated as two of the Twelve Great Feasts.
The Dormition of Hanna is also a Minor Feast in the Eastern Church. In Protestant tradition, it is held that Martin Luther chose to enter Religious Life, as a Roman Catholic Augustinian Monk, after crying out to Saint Anne.
Akathist Hymn to The Mother of God.
"Réjouis toi Marie", 6/6.
Opéra d'images de Jean-Michel Mahenc. Créé pour les Nocturnes de Notre-Dame de Paris - L'hymne acathiste : un magnifique poème byzantin du VIe siècle sur la Vierge Marie. Sommet de la spiritualité orthodoxe - Commande du DVD : Tel 0160664564 - magali.barbizon@me.com
The following Text is from The Saint Andrew Daily Missal,
The Church honours, with The Angels, in Holy Joy (Introit), the Mother of The Blessed Virgin Mary.
As her name signifies, [the name “Anne” derives from Hebrew. “Hannah” meaning “Grace”], Grace was poured on her, and she was Blessed by God for ever (Communion). “By His Grace, He made her deserve to be the Mother of The Mother of God” (Collect).
Filled with the Virtues which The Holy Ghost grants to good women, the Spouse of Saint Joachim surpassed all women by her Privileges and Graces (Epistle). Her Holiness made her leave everything for God, and she thereby acquired this Pearl and this Treasure (Gospel).
The Devotion to Saint Anne is founded on the bond which unites her to Mary and to The Incarnate Word. Its ancient Liturgy dates from the 6th-Century A.D., for the Eastern Church, and the 8th-Century A.D., for the Western Church.
It was authorised by Pope Urban IV in 1378. In 1584, Pope Gregory XIII fixed 26 July as the date of the Feast and Pope Leo XIII, in 1879, extended it to the Whole Church.
Every Parish Priest celebrates Mass for the people of his Parish.
Saint Anne (also known as Ann or Anna, from the Hebrew "Hannah" חַנָּה, meaning "Favour" or "Grace") of David's House and Line, was The Mother of The Virgin Mary, and Grandmother of Jesus Christ.
Opéra d'images de Jean-Michel Mahenc. Créé pour les Nocturnes de Notre-Dame de Paris - L'hymne acathiste : un magnifique poème byzantin du VIe siècle sur la Vierge Marie. Sommet de la spiritualité orthodoxe - Commande du DVD : Tel 0160664564 - magali.barbizon@me.com
The Akathist Hymn (Ἀκάθιστος Ὕμνος, Unseated Hymn) is a Hymn of Eastern Orthodox Tradition Dedicated to a Saint, Holy Event, or one of The Persons of The Holy Trinity. The name derives from the fact that during the Chanting of the Hymn, or sometimes the whole Service, the Congregation is expected to remain standing in reverence, without sitting down (Ancient Greek ἀ- (a), [without, not] + κάθισις (káthisis), [sitting]), except for the aged or infirm.
Opéra d'images de Jean-Michel Mahenc. Créé pour les Nocturnes de Notre-Dame de Paris - L'hymne acathiste : un magnifique poème byzantin du VIe siècle sur la Vierge Marie. Sommet de la spiritualité orthodoxe - Commande du DVD : Tel 0160664564 - magali.barbizon@me.com
Opéra d'images de Jean-Michel Mahenc. Créé pour les Nocturnes de Notre-Dame de Paris - L'hymne acathiste : un magnifique poème byzantin du VIe siècle sur la Vierge Marie. Sommet de la spiritualité orthodoxe - Commande du DVD : Tel 0160664564 - magali.barbizon@me.com
Opéra d'images de Jean-Michel Mahenc.Créé pour les Nocturnes de Notre-Dame de Paris - L'hymne acathiste : un magnifique poème byzantin du VIe siècle sur la Vierge Marie. Sommet de la spiritualité orthodoxe - Commande du DVD : Tel 0160664564 - magali.barbizon@me.com
Opéra d'images de Jean-Michel Mahenc. Créé pour les Nocturnes de Notre-Dame de Paris - L'hymne acathiste : un magnifique poème byzantin du VIe siècle sur la Vierge Marie. Sommet de la spiritualité orthodoxe - Commande du DVD : Tel 0160664564 - magali.barbizon@me.com
The story bears a similarity to that of the birth of Samuel, whose mother, Hannah, had also been childless. Although Anne receives little attention in the Western Church, prior to the Late-12th-Century, Dedications to Anne in the Eastern Church occur as early as the 6th-Century A.D.
In the Eastern Orthodox Churches and Eastern Catholic Churches, she is revered as Hanna. In the Eastern Orthodox Tradition, Hanna, is ascribed the Title “Forbear of God”, and both the Birth of Mary and the Dedication of Mary to The Temple are Celebrated as two of the Twelve Great Feasts.
The Dormition of Hanna is also a Minor Feast in the Eastern Church. In Protestant Tradition, it is held that Martin Luther chose to enter Religious Life, as a Roman Catholic Augustinian Monk, after crying out to Saint Anne.
Akathist Hymn to The Mother of God.
"Réjouis toi Marie", 6/6.
Opéra d'images de Jean-Michel Mahenc. Créé pour les Nocturnes de Notre-Dame de Paris - L'hymne acathiste : un magnifique poème byzantin du VIe siècle sur la Vierge Marie. Sommet de la spiritualité orthodoxe - Commande du DVD : Tel 0160664564 - magali.barbizon@me.com
The following Text is from The Saint Andrew Daily Missal,
The Church honours, with The Angels, in Holy Joy (Introit), the Mother of The Blessed Virgin Mary.
As her name signifies, [the name “Anne” derives from Hebrew. “Hannah” meaning “Grace”], Grace was poured on her, and she was Blessed by God for ever (Communion). “By His Grace, He made her deserve to be the Mother of The Mother of God” (Collect).
Filled with the Virtues which The Holy Ghost grants to good women, the Spouse of Saint Joachim surpassed all women by her Privileges and Graces (Epistle). Her Holiness made her leave everything for God, and she thereby acquired this Pearl and this Treasure (Gospel).
The Devotion to Saint Anne is founded on the bond which unites her to Mary and to The Incarnate Word. Its ancient Liturgy dates from the 6th-Century A.D., for the Eastern Church, and the 8th-Century A.D., for the Western Church.
It was authorised by Pope Urban IV in 1378. In 1584, Pope Gregory XIII fixed 26 July as the date of the Feast and Pope Leo XIII, in 1879, extended it to the Whole Church.
Every Parish Priest celebrates Mass for the people of his Parish.
Saint Anne (also known as Ann or Anna, from the Hebrew "Hannah" חַנָּה, meaning "Favour" or "Grace") of David's House and Line, was The Mother of The Virgin Mary, and Grandmother of Jesus Christ.
Opéra d'images de Jean-Michel Mahenc. Créé pour les Nocturnes de Notre-Dame de Paris - L'hymne acathiste : un magnifique poème byzantin du VIe siècle sur la Vierge Marie. Sommet de la spiritualité orthodoxe - Commande du DVD : Tel 0160664564 - magali.barbizon@me.com
The Akathist Hymn (Ἀκάθιστος Ὕμνος, Unseated Hymn) is a Hymn of Eastern Orthodox Tradition Dedicated to a Saint, Holy Event, or one of The Persons of The Holy Trinity. The name derives from the fact that during the Chanting of the Hymn, or sometimes the whole Service, the Congregation is expected to remain standing in reverence, without sitting down (Ancient Greek ἀ- (a), [without, not] + κάθισις (káthisis), [sitting]), except for the aged or infirm.
Opéra d'images de Jean-Michel Mahenc. Créé pour les Nocturnes de Notre-Dame de Paris - L'hymne acathiste : un magnifique poème byzantin du VIe siècle sur la Vierge Marie. Sommet de la spiritualité orthodoxe - Commande du DVD : Tel 0160664564 - magali.barbizon@me.com
Opéra d'images de Jean-Michel Mahenc. Créé pour les Nocturnes de Notre-Dame de Paris - L'hymne acathiste : un magnifique poème byzantin du VIe siècle sur la Vierge Marie. Sommet de la spiritualité orthodoxe - Commande du DVD : Tel 0160664564 - magali.barbizon@me.com
Opéra d'images de Jean-Michel Mahenc.Créé pour les Nocturnes de Notre-Dame de Paris - L'hymne acathiste : un magnifique poème byzantin du VIe siècle sur la Vierge Marie. Sommet de la spiritualité orthodoxe - Commande du DVD : Tel 0160664564 - magali.barbizon@me.com
Opéra d'images de Jean-Michel Mahenc. Créé pour les Nocturnes de Notre-Dame de Paris - L'hymne acathiste : un magnifique poème byzantin du VIe siècle sur la Vierge Marie. Sommet de la spiritualité orthodoxe - Commande du DVD : Tel 0160664564 - magali.barbizon@me.com
The story bears a similarity to that of the birth of Samuel, whose mother, Hannah, had also been childless. Although Anne receives little attention in The Western Church, prior to the Late-12th-Century, Dedications to Anne in The Eastern Church occur as early as the 6th-Century A.D.
In The Eastern Orthodox Churches and Eastern Catholic Churches, she is revered as Hanna. In the Eastern Orthodox Tradition, Hanna, is ascribed the Title "Forbear of God", and both The Birth of Mary and The Dedication of Mary to The Temple are Celebrated as two of The Twelve Great Feasts. The Dormition of Hanna is also a Minor Feast in The Eastern Church. In Protestant Tradition, it is held that Martin Luther chose to enter Religious Life, as a Roman Catholic Augustinian Monk, after crying out to Saint Anne.
Akathist Hymn to The Mother of God.
"Réjouis toi Marie", 6/6.
Opéra d'images de Jean-Michel Mahenc. Créé pour les Nocturnes de Notre-Dame de Paris - L'hymne acathiste : un magnifique poème byzantin du VIe siècle sur la Vierge Marie. Sommet de la spiritualité orthodoxe - Commande du DVD : Tel 0160664564 - magali.barbizon@me.com
The following Text is from The Saint Andrew Daily Missal,
The Church honours, with The Angels, in Holy Joy (Introit), The Mother of The Blessed Virgin Mary.
As her name signifies, [the name “Anne” derives from Hebrew. “Hannah” meaning “Grace”], Grace was poured on her, and she was Blessed by God for ever (Communion). “By His Grace, He made her deserve to be The Mother of The Mother of God” (Collect).
Filled with the Virtues which The Holy Ghost grants to good women, the Spouse of Saint Joachim surpassed all women by her Privileges and Graces (Epistle). Her Holiness made her leave everything for God, and she thereby acquired this Pearl and this Treasure (Gospel).
The Devotion to Saint Anne is founded on the bond which unites her to Mary and to The Incarnate Word. Its ancient Liturgy dates from the 6th-Century A.D., for The Eastern Church, and the 8th-Century A.D., for The Western Church.
It was authorised by Pope Urban IV in 1378. In 1584, Pope Gregory XIII fixed 26 July as the date of The Feast and Pope Leo XIII, in 1879, extended it to The Whole Church.
Every Parish Priest celebrates Mass for the people of his Parish.
Saint Anne (also known as Ann or Anna, from the Hebrew "Hannah" חַנָּה, meaning "Favour" or "Grace") of David's House and Line, was The Mother of The Virgin Mary, and Grandmother of Jesus Christ.
Opéra d'images de Jean-Michel Mahenc. Créé pour les Nocturnes de Notre-Dame de Paris - L'hymne acathiste : un magnifique poème byzantin du VIe siècle sur la Vierge Marie. Sommet de la spiritualité orthodoxe - Commande du DVD : Tel 0160664564 - magali.barbizon@me.com
The Akathist Hymn (Ἀκάθιστος Ὕμνος, Unseated Hymn) is a Hymn of Eastern Orthodox Tradition Dedicated to a Saint, Holy Event, or one of The Persons of The Holy Trinity. The name derives from the fact that during the Chanting of the Hymn, or sometimes the whole Service, the Congregation is expected to remain standing in reverence, without sitting down (Ancient Greek ἀ- (a), [without, not] + κάθισις (káthisis), [sitting]), except for the aged or infirm.
Opéra d'images de Jean-Michel Mahenc. Créé pour les Nocturnes de Notre-Dame de Paris - L'hymne acathiste : un magnifique poème byzantin du VIe siècle sur la Vierge Marie. Sommet de la spiritualité orthodoxe - Commande du DVD : Tel 0160664564 - magali.barbizon@me.com
Opéra d'images de Jean-Michel Mahenc. Créé pour les Nocturnes de Notre-Dame de Paris - L'hymne acathiste : un magnifique poème byzantin du VIe siècle sur la Vierge Marie. Sommet de la spiritualité orthodoxe - Commande du DVD : Tel 0160664564 - magali.barbizon@me.com
Opéra d'images de Jean-Michel Mahenc.Créé pour les Nocturnes de Notre-Dame de Paris - L'hymne acathiste : un magnifique poème byzantin du VIe siècle sur la Vierge Marie. Sommet de la spiritualité orthodoxe - Commande du DVD : Tel 0160664564 - magali.barbizon@me.com
Opéra d'images de Jean-Michel Mahenc. Créé pour les Nocturnes de Notre-Dame de Paris - L'hymne acathiste : un magnifique poème byzantin du VIe siècle sur la Vierge Marie. Sommet de la spiritualité orthodoxe - Commande du DVD : Tel 0160664564 - magali.barbizon@me.com
The story bears a similarity to that of the birth of Samuel, whose mother, Hannah, had also been childless. Although Anne receives little attention in The Western Church, prior to the Late-12th-Century, Dedications to Anne in The Eastern Church occur as early as the 6th-Century A.D.
In The Eastern Orthodox Churches and Eastern Catholic Churches, she is revered as Hanna. In the Eastern Orthodox Tradition, Hanna, is ascribed the Title "Forbear of God", and both The Birth of Mary and The Dedication of Mary to The Temple are Celebrated as two of The Twelve Great Feasts. The Dormition of Hanna is also a Minor Feast in The Eastern Church. In Protestant Tradition, it is held that Martin Luther chose to enter Religious Life, as a Roman Catholic Augustinian Monk, after crying out to Saint Anne.
Akathist Hymn to The Mother of God.
"Réjouis toi Marie", 6/6.
Opéra d'images de Jean-Michel Mahenc. Créé pour les Nocturnes de Notre-Dame de Paris - L'hymne acathiste : un magnifique poème byzantin du VIe siècle sur la Vierge Marie. Sommet de la spiritualité orthodoxe - Commande du DVD : Tel 0160664564 - magali.barbizon@me.com
The following Text is from The Saint Andrew Daily Missal,
The Church honours, with The Angels, in Holy Joy (Introit), The Mother of The Blessed Virgin Mary.
As her name signifies, [the name "Anne" derives from Hebrew. 'Hannah' meaning 'Grace"], Grace was poured on her, and she was Blessed by God for ever (Communion). "By His Grace, He made her deserve to be The Mother of The Mother of God" (Collect).
Filled with the Virtues which The Holy Ghost grants to good women, the Spouse of Saint Joachim surpassed all women by her Privileges and Graces (Epistle). Her Holiness made her leave everything for God, and she thereby acquired this Pearl and this Treasure (Gospel).
The Devotion to Saint Anne is founded on the bond which unites her to Mary and to The Incarnate Word. Its ancient Liturgy dates from the 6th-Century A.D., for The Eastern Church, and the 8th-Century A.D., for The Western Church.
It was authorised by Pope Urban IV in 1378. In 1584, Pope Gregory XIII fixed 26 July as the date of The Feast and Pope Leo XIII, in 1879, extended it to The Whole Church.
Every Parish Priest celebrates Mass for the people of his Parish.
