Assumption Day of St. Anne: when to celebrate in 2024 – the right date

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What does the Assumption Day of St. Anna, the mother of the Blessed Virgin Mary mean – all about the holiday.

Many Anna days, which can be found on various sites, relate to different women on it 'i Anna all over the world, but are not related to the Ukrainian Christian Church.

When is the Assumption Day of St. Anna in 2024: new date

There are only two days honoring the holy righteous Anna July 25the Assumption of Saint Anna is celebrated. This day is also called Summer Anna's Day. Before the adoption of the new calendar, Angel Anna's Day fell on August 7. For Catholics, this holiday is July 26.

Anna's second day is December 9, commemorating the conception of the Holy Virgin Mary. Previously, the holiday was December 22.

What does the feast of the Assumption of the righteous Anna, mother of the Virgin Mary mean

Saint Anna, the grandmother of Jesus Christ, was the daughter of a priest. She was married to a wealthy man, Joakim. Not having children was very shameful in those days. And the couple prayed a lot and asked for a child. The Holy Virgin Mary, born to elderly parents, was a gift from God.

Therefore, St. Anna is considered the patroness of women and the family, and gives special protection to pregnant women. That is why, in Christian traditions, pregnant women pray to the righteous Anna and ask for easy childbirth and health for themselves and the baby.

Saint Anna, the mother of the Virgin, is revered by both Catholics and Orthodox. All over the world, temples and cathedrals were built to honor the memory of righteous Anna.

Traditions for the feast of the Assumption of Saint Anna

Saint Anna, the mother of the Mother of God, is the patroness and helper of all girls and women. Therefore, it is forbidden to do housework and heavy work, as well as to sew and embroider on Anna's day.

Pregnant women on St. Righteous Anna's Day must avoid quarrels and conflicts, in no case should you light a fire. Also, pregnant women should not step over sharp objects, this is a bad sign – there may be complications during childbirth.

According to folk customs, on the day of the angel Anna, the forces of light and darkness fight each other, so it is better not to leave the home.