Joachim
deity single tradition · 1
Joachim, along with Anne, is ascribed the title Ancestors of God in the Eastern Orthodox tradition. Both the Nativity of Mary and the Presentation of Mary are celebrated as two of the twelve Great Feasts of the Orthodox Church in their honor. The Dormition of Anne is also a minor feast in Eastern Christianity.
When
- First attested
- 500 CE
- Attested period
- 500 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Dedications to Anne in Eastern Christianity occur as early as the sixth century.
Relationships
- parent of
- Mary, Blessed Virgin Mary
- co occurs with
- Most Holy Mother of God, Mar Joachim, Martha Anna, Theotokos
- consort of
- Anne, Saint Anne, St. Anne
- allied with
- Anne, Righteous Anna
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“26 July (Anne and Joachim) 9 September (Mar Joachim and Martha Anna) 9 September (St. Anne and Joachim, Parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary) The alleged relics of St. Anne were brought from the Holy Land to Constantinople in 710 and were kept there in the church of St. Sophia as late as 1333.”
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