It is believed that St. Anne was possibly from Nazareth, marrying Joachim at age twenty and giving birth to Mary at age forty. Believing themselves to be barren, they constantly prayed for an end to their childlessness. At last, an angel appeared to Anne, assuring her that she would conceive and that her child 'shall be blessed by all the world.' Anne responded by promising to dedicate her child to the service of God. St. Anne is patron of mothers and grandmothers, women in labor, childless women, and Canada. Her feast day is July 26.

This sterling silver, penny-sized St Anne medal portrays a seated Anne with a young Mary at her side. The petition, 'St Anne, pray for us' arches over the maternal scene, and the blank backside of the St. Anne medal allows for personalized engraving, which we offer for $9.95. The 18 inch clasped stainless steel chain is rhodium-plated to ensure lasting shine. The St. Anne medal necklace comes packaged in a lovely green velvet hinged box. The St. Anne patron saint medal is a great gift for First Communion or Confirmation.