Very often, referring to the icons of St. Anne, or in prayer for help and patronage, uninformed believers are not sure with what exactly Anna they try to establish contact.This leads to the fact that prayers are not heard, and their faith is questioned.Let's look at all the famous saints named Anna, and their area of protection.
Saint Anne, the mother of the Virgin
memory of Holy Righteous Anna devoted to December 22, August 7 and 22 September in the new style.Saint Anna descended from Aaron, and her husband, St. Joachim, comes from the house of King David, where, according to ancient legend, the Messiah was supposed to happen.The couple lived in Nazareth and gave part of the monthly income for the construction of the temple in Jerusalem, as well as donations to the poor.
Unfortunately, God is up to a ripe old age is not given a pair of children, what unspeakably wife mourned.It is known that the Jews childless families are the most unhappy, and infertility called heavy punishment from God.However, Saints did not give up, and fervently prayed for the appearance of offspring.Joachim went into the desert and spent 40 long days, praying for a miracle, Anna also blamed herself for their misfortune, she also asked the Lord to grant her child, pledging to bring it as a gift to God.
spouses Prayers were answered, they descended and the angel announced the accomplishment of the miracle.Thus, in Jerusalem, the couple had a daughter - the Blessed Virgin Mary.According to legend, the Holy Righteous Anna died at a ripe old age in Jerusalem before the Annunciation.The first church dedicated to the saint was built in Devtere and her Assumption is celebrated on 7 August.The prayer of St. Anne elevate infertility, as well as in case of complications during pregnancy, to obtain healthy offspring.As with St. Anne, Mary, the daughter of her, began to live a godly life and won happiness to give birth to Jesus Christ, our Savior.
Princess Anna of Kashin
Among the Russian saints Anna of Kashin occupies a special place.We know that every saint has a particular virtue, which may give them the congregation of believers.Anne's virtue is patience - one of the most valuable qualities of Christians, without which it is impossible to further spiritual development.
The share of St. Anne dropped a lot of sorrows.All her life she devoted to God, eventually becoming a nun.Great-grandfather Saint Basil of Rostov, gave his life for the faith, refusing to change orthodoxy.Saint Anna of Kashin also lived in a time when Christians were subjected to all kinds of persecution: in the time of the yoke of the Horde.
all the ills that have befallen Anna and her family just did not find it.It all started with the death of her father.Then the grand tower with all the equipment was destroyed by fire.After some time, seriously ill husband of Anna, Michael.Death walked by his side, but touched the first-born spouses - their daughter Theodora died even in infancy.Finally, disaster befell the Prince Michael Horde tortured him to death trying to get take their idols.
tests and sorrows Princess
In this test of faith and patience of a saint is not over.One after another died of her close relatives and people: first, her older son, who tried to avenge the death of his father, then a second son and grandson were killed during the uprising in Tver.After that, Anna decided to go to the nuns went to his own monastery.There she devoted the rest of life for a prayer to calm souls of their loved ones and for the liberation of Russian land.
In 1368 Anna of Kashin saint died and was buried in the monastery of the Assumption.For a long time her tomb remained without proper attention, but rumors about the wonders of the holy relics reached the Patriarch, and it was decided to open it.However, after the death of troubles did not leave the holy and she soon became regarded as a symbol of dissenters, as a result of its deprived status of the holy by as much as 230 years.First Cathedral of St. Anne was built in St. Petersburg in 1910.
St. Anna of Kashin pray before important undertakings, as well as encountering troubles and temptations.To her coffin also come before marriage and before the adoption of monasticism.Saint Anne - patron of orphans and widows - bless every Christian soul, to ask for help.
Righteous Anna, a prophetess
Holy Righteous Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, was a woman of extraordinary virtuous.She was married early, but lived with her husband of 7 years, she devoted the rest of life to God, to adhere to strict fasting and praying ceaselessly.During his abstained, and modest life, and for the unwavering faith saint was honored with the gift of foresight.It is noteworthy that she was the only woman named in the New Testament prophetess.
At the age of 84 the holy prophetess Anna was honored to witness Jesus in one of the churches of Jerusalem.Baby brought to sanctify God, and Anna, along with Simeon proclaimed him the Messiah.
Memory dedicated to St. Anne 3 and 16 February and 10 September.This saint is considered the patron and protector of infants.If your child is ill, contact with sincere prayer to the icon of Saint Anne - and you will see a miracle.Also, holy prophetess Anna helps heal from infertility, sorrow and temptation.Girls are born with this name should carry with them the icon of the saint, in order to protect themselves from evil and temptations.
Church of St. Anne in Jerusalem
main church dedicated to Saint Anne, is, of course, in Jerusalem, on the spot where Anne gave birth to Mary.The church was built in 1142, but it was well preserved, contrary to expectations.Queen Melisande strongly supported the construction of being a follower of spiritual communication.Bernard Klervovskogo.For his good deeds Queen honored to be buried in the Church of the Assumption.
In 1187 the Crusaders were expelled from Jerusalem, and many churches have suffered a fracture, but the church of St. Anne resisted.In 1856 the church was donated by Napoleon III for his help in the Crimean War and then was transferred to the "White Fathers" - a monastic brotherhood.
later restored the church M. Maus, restore the spirit of the era of the Crusaders.In 1954, Philip Cappelen, French sculptor, he built the main altar.On both sides of it, as well as on the pediment depicts the major events in the life of Mary in the Temple, teaching, the Annunciation and others.Worthy of attention and an underground crypt, which can go down from the basilica.That it is considered the main sacred place of the church.
Miracles occur even when you exit the church.Near the shrine, by the sheep gate, there is another remarkable place: reservoir, where once Jesus performed the miracle of healing.The water from the baptismal font was considered sacred, and many sick people, directed from the temple, expecting divine healing here.
miraculous source
small Ukrainian village Onishkovtsy is always ready to receive guests: Here is the famous healing source that has helped many people get rid of their ailments.The source is located near the monastery of Holy Righteous Anna, why is her name.Gradually emerging in a small lake, it gives healing from infertility, so hundreds of women come to St. Nicholas Monastery in order to ask for a miracle.
According to ancient tradition, the sacred lake of Anna appeared not without divine help.First, in its place it was built the church, which was destroyed during the invasion of the Tatars.After some time it was restored, and the place was marked by the appearance of the image of St. Anne.The icon was brought to the temple, but the next day found that it moved to the place of occurrence.This miracle happened several times before in this place was built a chapel.Some time later, scoring a holy spring.
In times of total atheism destroyed the church again, and the source was filled with earth and closed with concrete slabs.However, the sacred water samples and peasants make room for the return of the lake.
Now, the entire lake was built swimming pool, with separate cubicles for males and females.It is noteworthy that the temperature of the lake does not change, regardless of the season.In summer, the water is not heated in the winter does not freeze ...
Gothic cathedral in Vilnius
This church is considered a masterpiece of late Gothic architecture.Small Cathedral looks so fragile and tiny, that attracts a lot more enthusiastic views than standing behind him a huge Church of St. Bernard.Who exactly and in what period of time built the Cathedral - it is not precisely known, but it looks so dazzling that Napoleon desired to transfer it to Paris.
now famous Church of St. Anne is one of the symbols of Vilnius.If you look at the main facade of the cathedral, you will find the letters "A" and "M", which can mean "Ave Maria" or "Anna Maria Mater."According to some experts, the composition of the facade mimics the pillars of Gediminas, the tops of which are 3 small towers.
In the 19th century next to the church bell tower was built, executed in pseudo-Gothic style.Now the church is divided near a beautiful park, where visitors can sit in the shade of trees or lie down on the grass, enjoying the beauty of the cathedral.For tourists, there are special tours lasting one and a half or 3 hours, including the Russian guides.
Church in Augsburg
Church together with a small monastery was built in the heart of the city in 1321, then many times restored and renovated.As early as 1420, thanks to donations, the monastery of St. Anne were twice its original area.Jewelers Chapel was built, and then the Fugger Chapel.It belonged to one of the most influential families of the city and was almost the first building in the Renaissance style.
One of the attractions is the Museum of the Church of Martin Luther.Its history dates back to 1518, when Luther arrived in the city for theological conversations with the Cardinal himself.As a result of this meeting, the papal legate had planned to arrest the leader of the guerrillas.However, after meeting Luther secretly left the city.In 1551 the new history of the temple, which opened a school and then high school of St. Anne.A short time later, the city architect erected specially for the new gymnasium building with a library and a church tower with a spire.
church decoration
In the 16th century, the church became the owner of a unique collection of paintings that can be seen there to this day.Some of the works of art owned by the hand of the great German master Lucas Cranach the Elder.As for the artistic component design of the temple, there is a lot to see as pilgrims and tourists simple, unrelated to the Christian faith.Firstly, we should pay attention to the paintings on the ceiling, in the style of Rococo and Baroque.Numerous frescoes and stucco depict great events such as the Day of Judgment, the Crucifixion and the Sermon on the Mount.
built entirely on donations, Jewelers chapel was enlarged and decorated with frescoes depicting King Herod.In the story, the king turns to the warlock with a request to find out the whereabouts of Jesus.Also, the frescoes depict Jesus himself, the Magi, St. Helena, George and Christopher.
Athos monastery of St. Anne
in Greece is one of the most popular places of pilgrimage dedicated to Saint Anne.Athos monastery has a miraculous icon, protects mothers.We know that thousands of people after prayers before the icon got kids and helped them St. Anne.The icon is here with the age-old times, evidenced by an old lamp with egg, standing near the icon.
appears this lamp in a gift prepodnёs Turkish Sultan monastery more than 200 years ago!The history of this gift is very interesting.The fact that the Sultan Limni was childless, and, as mentioned earlier, like infertility among Muslims curse the whole family.Time passed, the sultan gradually grew old and hopes to gain offspring did not come.Then he heard rumors that the Athos monastery is the miracle-working icon, helps parents find children.And the sultan did not hesitate sent lavish gifts to the hermitage with a request to bring him holy water and oil from the lamps.
However, pilgrims thought, 'How we will hand the shrine to the person who does not even profess Christianity? "And they poured oil.However, the Sultan believed in the power of the icon and again demanded that the pilgrims execution of its request.Being confused, the pilgrims went for advice to the fathers of the monastery."What do we do?- They asked.- If we do not comply with the request of the Sultan, he punishes us! "And fathers responded," Then take him to a simple butter and plain water. "
It was decided to do so.Believing in the power of miraculous icons, Sultan drank ordinary water from the stream and began to pray desperately, because it was the last hope of St. Anne.Icon has really helped, and soon a miracle happened: the Sultan received the long-awaited son!Filled with gratitude, the Sultan sent a lamp decorated with precious stones.Soon, however, the thieves stole the stone, and the Sultan has sent in his place a silver egg.
to prayer gained strength ...
Many people refuse to believe in God just because he did not receive answers to their prayers.But what if it is the fault of the faithful?The fact is that very often we are too focused on their own sorrows to pay tribute to the respect and attention to the greatness of the Lord, to which the appeal.When we fixate only on our own needs, our prayer becomes invalid.The main condition for the success of any prayer - a trust in the love and power of God, who wants to help us.
to prayer was strong, it should be considered in the light of the grace of God, then we will be able to ascend to him, and prayer will be heard.Learn how to "meet" with God in every prayer.After all, we long meeting with loved ones and family, but from God often just want something.But God is not like the seller.He bestows kindness to those who really believes and is hungry for the Lord's presence in his life.
the example of the Sultan can be seen that it is important not so much worship of man as the sincerity of his prayers and intentions.Therefore, even if the "wrong" sincerely turn to God and ask him to participate in his life, the Lord will respond to his prayers.
