Prophet · 1st century
Righteous Anna the Prophetess
Also known as Anna the daughter of Phanuel
An aged widow and prophetess who served God with fasting and prayer night and day in the Temple, and who recognized and proclaimed the infant Christ at His Meeting.
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Notes
Also commemorated Aug 28.
Sources: OCA Synaxarion (oca.org), Feb 3