Joachim and Anne are honored by ancient Christian tradition as the parents of the Virgin Mary and the grandparents of Jesus. Their names are not found in Scripture but come down to us from the early Church, and devotion to them, especially to Saint Anne, has flourished among Christians for many centuries.
They remind us that holiness is often hidden and handed on quietly, in the ordinary faithfulness of family life. Every parent and grandparent who prays for their children, and every home where faith is gently taught, shares in their legacy.
Saints Joachim and Anne, who raised the Mother of our Lord, pray for our families, that our homes may be places where faith is planted and love takes root.