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Prophetess Hannah mother of Samuel

Also known as Anna, mother of the Prophet Samuel

The mother of the Prophet Samuel, who prayed through long barrenness and dedicated her child to God.

My heart rejoiceth in the LORD, mine horn is exalted in the LORD.
1 Samuel, 2:1 · King James Version (PD)
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Distinct from Righteous Anna, mother of the Theotokos (OS-0011).

Sources: OCA Synaxarion (oca.org), Lives of the Saints